Canico Trip Overview
This is a must do for any visitor!! You will have the opportunity to observe some of the most important landmarks on the Island: variety is the keyword. We will stop in Câmara de Lobos fishing village and in Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe.
Heading towards the north coast, we pass through the plateau of Paúl da Serra and reach one of the most popular villages in Madeira: Porto Moniz. Finally, we visit the beautiful villages of Seixal and São Vicente.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Canico, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Canico, Madeira Islands, Portugal
This is a must do for any visitor!! You will have the opportunity to observe some of the most important landmarks on the Island: variety is the keyword. We will stop in Câmara de Lobos fishing village and in Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe.
Heading towards the north coast, we pass through the plateau of Paúl da Serra and reach one of the most popular villages in Madeira: Porto Moniz. Finally, we visit the beautiful villages of Seixal and São Vicente.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Camara De Lobos, Camara De Lobos, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Believed to be the original landing point of portuguese discoverer João Gonçalvez Zarco, this parish name is a derivation for “seals” (Lobos Marinhos). Famously known for it’s beautifull fishing bay and a place where Churchill once visited and made one of his paintings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Madeira Portugal
The highest skywalk cliff in Europe, made of transparent glass providing stunning views to its visitors. This diamond-shaped sea-cliff is at 589 meters above sea level. This location also provides amazing views over Câmara de Lobos and Funchal.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ribeira Brava, Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Located along the southern coast, this parish gained its name due to its river, which translates to “angry river”. A scenic parish encompassed by mountains and turned to the sea is a place not to miss.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12, Miradouro da Boca da Corrida Miradouro da Boca da Corrida / E.R. 228, Madeira Portugal
North of Ribeira Brava, the road goes through Serra d’Água where theisland’s first water power station was built, arriving at the top of the valley offering incredible views of both north and south coast.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra, Er 209, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
The most extensive plateau of Madeira with almost 24 square kilometres at 1500 meters. A place to be admired by its flora and amazing scenery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Porto Moniz, Porto Moniz, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Famous for its natural pools and its raw, beautiful scenery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Seixal Natural Pool, Praia do Porto do Seixal-Madeira, Seixal, Madeira 9270-132 Portugal
This parish, part of the municipality of Porto Moniz got its name from the abundance of pebbles on the beach. Offering staggering views from the sea level towards the cliffs and also famously known for the Bride’s Veil waterfall (Véu da Noiva).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sao Vicente, Sao Vicente, Madeira, Madeira Islands
This council, surrounded by two high cliffs in both sides, is a place like no other in the island. At the edge of this village, directly next to the sea, lies a great boulder where the first chapel was built.
Duration: 30 minutes
