Canico Trip Overview
On this six-hour tour you can tailor an itinerary with the help of your local guide/driver. You can choose the different areas you want to visit. The City of Funchal, the Fishing Village of Câmara de Lobos, the west sea cliffs of Cabo Girão, the unique Fajã dos Padres, the hill side village of Monte, the east coast cliffs of Garajau, the Botanical Garden, or even the breathtaking mountain views of Nuns Valley are all possible options for your tour itinerary.
Whatever your choice of itinerary, your guide will be there to help you at every moment.
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* Duration: 6 hours
* Starts: Canico, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Canico, Madeira Islands, Portugal
On this six-hour tour you can tailor an itinerary with the help of your local guide/driver. You can choose the different areas you want to visit. The City of Funchal, the Fishing Village of Câmara de Lobos, the west sea cliffs of Cabo Girão, the unique Fajã dos Padres, the hill side village of Monte, the east coast cliffs of Garajau, the Botanical Garden, or even the breathtaking mountain views of Nuns Valley are all possible options for your tour itinerary.
Whatever your choice of itinerary, your guide will be there to help you at every moment.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Historic Center of Funchal, Funchal, Madeira Portugal
You can choose to visit Funchal city, learn about its history, visit some of its iconic landmarks and areas, like the XV century Old Town, the Sé Cathedral, its famous “Mercado dos Lavradores” (farmer’s market) or “Fortaleza do Pico”. Your guide/driver will also take throughout the back streets to places that only a true local knows.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte, Rampa da Sacristia 1, Funchal, Madeira 9050-208 Portugal
The lush hill side village of Monte at 550 meters above sea level, has lovely gardens, fantastic views and its where the famous “Taboggan Ride” is found.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau, Estrada Nova do Cristo Rei, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
The east cliffs of Garajau can also provide excellent views over the Atlantic Ocean and the city of Funchal. On the way up the first stop will be at Pináculo, 280m above sea level and located on the edge of a cliff.
Travel on through to Garajau, set at the east end of the bay of Funchal. You will be offered a spectacular view of the “Christ the Redeemer” statue (older than the one in Brazil), whilst marveling at the crystal-clear waters below.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Baia de Camara de Lobos, Caminho Trincheira, Camara De Lobos, Madeira 9300-159 Portugal
The e fishing village of Câmara de Lobos is famous for its picturesque looks, with colorful fishing boats in the dry dock right in the center of the village, a small bay and steep hills crowded with small old buildings. Its unique beauty was immortalized in one of Winston Churchill´s painting.
Once in the village you will have the opportunity to explore it and learn about its history, culture and try some of the local delicacies.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Madeira Portugal
After your visit to the fishing village you can head up the hills to the top of Cabo Girão cliff where, at its highest point, 580 meters above sea level, a glass sky-walk will provide some breathtaking views over the south east coast and beach below.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Madeira Botanical Garden, Caminho do Meio Bom Sucesso, Funchal, Madeira 9064-512 Portugal
The Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in Madeira Island, with marvelous views overlooking the city of Funchal.
Duration: 1 hour
