Canico Trip Overview
The tour starts at the first stop of the day, São Vicente. São Vicente is home to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Laurissilva forest, and is a great place to marvel at the stunning valleys that surround it. Next, you will progress to Ponta Delgada to visit an old church. Surrounded in local legacies and tales, you can listen to your guide share stories about the church and soak up the atmosphere.
You will then head further north along the old roads and admire the breathtaking scenic views of the sea along the way as you travel through Boaventura, Arco de São Jorge, and Cabanas. We will visit an old watermill from the 1700’s and the only one still operating in Madeira. We will visit the São Jorge Valley with a door that opens towards to the sea. We finish with a great view from the Top of the Ilha village to watch the whole vally of São Jorge.
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Canico, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Canico, Madeira Islands, Portugal
The tour starts at the first stop of the day, São Vicente. São Vicente is home to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Laurissilva forest, and is a great place to marvel at the stunning valleys that surround it. Next, you will progress to Ponta Delgada to visit an old church. Surrounded in local legacies and tales, you can listen to your guide share stories about the church and soak up the atmosphere.
You will then head further north along the old roads and admire the breathtaking scenic views of the sea along the way as you travel through Boaventura, Arco de São Jorge, and Cabanas. We will visit an old watermill from the 1700’s and the only one still operating in Madeira. We will visit the São Jorge Valley with a door that opens towards to the sea. We finish with a great view from the Top of the Ilha village to watch the whole vally of São Jorge.
Itinerary
The tour starts with pickup from your accommodation in either Funchal or Caniço and heads to the first stop of the day, São Vicente. São Vicente is home to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Laurissilva forest, and is a great place to marvel at the stunning valleys that surround it. Next, you will progress to Ponta Delgada to visit an old church. Surrounded in local legacies and tales, you can listen to your guide share stories about the church and soak up the atmosphere.
You will then head further north along the old roads and admire the breathtaking scenic views of the sea along the way as you travel through Boaventura, Arco de São Jorge, and Cabanas. We will visit an old watermill from the 1700’s and the only one still operating in Madeira. We will visit the São Jorge Valley with a door that opens towards to the sea. We finish with a great view from the Top of the Ilha village to watch the whole vally of São Jorge.
Stop At:
• Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada, Madeira, Madeira Islands
• Boaventura, Boaventura, Madeira, Madeira Islands
• Cabanas, Cabanas, Tavira, Faro District, Algarve
• Sao Jorge, Sao Jorge, Madeira, Madeira Islands
• Arco de Sao Jorge, Arco de Sao Jorge, Madeira, Madeira Islands
