Canico Trip Overview
Adventurous villages and spectacular views make Madeira perfect for those who wish to spend their holidays off the beaten path. This is the perfect tour.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Canico, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Canico, Madeira Islands, Portugal
Adventurous villages and spectacular views make Madeira perfect for those who wish to spend their holidays off the beaten path. This is the perfect tour.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Camara De Lobos, Camara De Lobos, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Located 5 km from the city of Funchal, our first stop is the picturesque and famous fishing village of Câmara de Lobos; a favorite painting spot by Winston Churchill!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Madeira Portugal
Then we travel to the magnificent Cabo Girão lookout, which is 580m high and has a glass balcony, famous for being the highest in Europe and the second highest cliff in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ribeira Brava, Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Traveling along the coast of the island we quickly reach the village of Ribeira Brava, where we can visit a church dating from the 15th century.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12, Miradouro da Boca da Corrida Miradouro da Boca da Corrida / E.R. 228, Madeira Portugal
Then, we head to the Encumeada viewpoint, 1007m high, to enjoy beautiful views overlooking the north and south coast of the island and also to the valleys of Ribeira Brava and São Vicente.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Levada do Paul da Serra, Rabaçal, Madeira Portugal
At an altitude between 1300-1500 meters we find the tourist attraction of Paúl de Serra and is the beginning of several walks along the levadas that connect to different points of the island through the Laurissilva forest such as Rabaçal, Risco and the 25 fountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Porto Moniz, Porto Moniz, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Stop for lunch and extra time in the coastal town of Porto Moniz – home to the largest volcanic natural pools in Madeira. On our descent towards the city we can enjoy fantastic views, especially from the volcanic pools in their entirety. In good weather it is possible to take a dip, so come prepared.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Seixal, Seixal, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Then we make a brief stop overlooking the black sand beach and natural pools of the village of Seixal Along the way, we are pleased to pass by several waterfalls, namely the famous and stunning waterfall of Véu da Noiva. Looking at the water coming down from the mountain, you can see how the face of the rock has been delicately sculpted by the wind and rain for millions of years to form what can only be described as the perfect art form.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sao Vicente, Sao Vicente, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Next, we visit the picturesque neighboring village of São Vicente, where you can visit a beautiful 17th century church before returning to Funchal.
Duration: 30 minutes
