Canico Trip Overview
Get involved with nature, history and tradition. Feeling Madeira gives you adventure and a unique experience that you will never forget!
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* Duration: 3 days
* 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
Get involved with nature, history and tradition. Feeling Madeira gives you adventure and a unique experience that you will never forget!
Itinerary
Day 1: First day (8 hours)
Stop At: Baia de Camara de Lobos, Caminho Trincheira, Camara De Lobos, Madeira 9300-159 Portugal
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 of the late 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 Beach, Ribeira Brava, Madeira 9350-203 Portugal
Traveling along the coast of the island we quickly reach the village of Ribeira Brava, where we can.
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, with a height of 1007m, 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: 20 minutes
Stop At: Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, Rua do Lugar, Porto Moniz, Madeira 9270-156 Portugal
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: 2 hours
Stop At: Seixal Natural Pool, Praia do Porto do Seixal-Madeira, Seixal, Madeira 9270-132 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 through 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 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 Caves, Sitio do Pe do Passo, Sao Vicente, Madeira 9240-039 Portugal
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
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Second day (8 hours)
Stop At: Camacha Wicker Factory, Largo Conselheiro Aires Ornelas 12, Camacha, Madeira 9135-053 Portugal
We started this tour well by visiting Camacha; one of the most rural and rustic villages in Madeira where folklore is still widely practiced. Camacha makes Madeira known worldwide for its wicker and cane industry. Take the opportunity to see a variety of production pieces on display.
Camacha is also called ‘the village of basket makers’ which is actually not doing it any justice as it is much more than that … it represents the center of Madeira’s willow craft industry!
Duration: 1 day 6 hours
Stop At: Pico do Arieiro, E 202, Funchal, Madeira 9000-900 Portugal
The next stop is Pico do Areeiro, the third highest peak on the island, with an altitude of 1818m providing fabulous 360 ‘views of the island. Rock formations can often be seen crossing the clouds, creating breathtaking visuals and photographic opportunities.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio, Er103 Parque Natural de Ribeiro Frio, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
Then we proceed to Ribeiro Frio (which means cold river). Ribeiro Frio is a small village located in the heart of the Laurissilva forest. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest in the world and is believed to be 90% primary forest. In this place classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we can enjoy a fantastic variety of plants and species in their habitat. We can also observe the interesting trout farm composed (as naturally as possible) by stone enclosures, fresh water from levada, located in a beautiful setting of pure nature.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro do Forte do Faial, VR1, Santana, Madeira 9230-067 Portugal
We continue our tour to Faial where we can see the imposing rock of Penha de Águia, which separates Faial from Porto da Cruz.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santana, Madeira Portugal
With a long stop at the village of Santana, you will have enough time to have lunch and also take the opportunity to see the world famous typical triangular thatched houses of Madeira, painted in cheerful primary colors.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ponta de Sao Lourenco, Baia da Abra, Machico, Madeira Portugal
located in the most eastern part of the island, we can observe this magnificent landscape characterized by the fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Loja do Mercado de Machico, Rua do Mercado 12 Mercado de Machico, Machico, Madeira 9200-098 Portugal
Our final stop is the largest city in Machico; the first area of the island that Portuguese navigators found at the time of the discoveries.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Fourth day (4 hours)
Stop At: Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos, Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas, Funchal, Madeira Portugal
The Vale das Freiras Tour begins in the reception area of your hotel, going up to the Picos dos Barcelos where we make a short stop to enjoy one of the best views over Funchal. This viewpoint is at 335m altitude, between Stº António and Stº Martinho.
This viewingpoint was recently restructured and nowdays it includes additional green and commercial areas where local crafts and restaurants can be found and also new leisurement facilities.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Valley of the Nuns, Caminho da Padaria, Curral das Freiras, Camara De Lobos, Madeira 9030-314 Portugal
We then proceed to Vale das Freiras or Curral das Freiras, which is a small village nestled at the foot of a deep basin, surrounded by the rugged peaks of the surrounding mountains. Madeira being a volcanic island, this is considered the mouth of the volcano and hence the fantastic surroundings. Previously accessible only on foot (or by donkey!), Vale das Freiras can now be reached by road, although the village still remains quite isolated.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Curral das Freiras, Curral das Freiras, Camara De Lobos, Madeira, Madeira Islands
The village of Vale das Freiras is located in a deep ravine, which was probably caused by one or the other by gradual erosion or volcanic activity. Dating from the 16th century, the settlement was apparently formed in 1566, when nuns arrived from the convent of Santa Clara, in Funchal, in search of refuge, having fled the attacks of pirates. The view from the top of Eira do Serrado is simply breathtaking, as is the road that leads there. We stayed here for about 30 minutes, absorbing the wonderful places that are bestowed on us. Then, we go down to the beautiful village, where we have the chance to enjoy the view from the bottom up.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
