Why choose this Funchal tour ?
Northwest 4×4 excursion, forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, & volcanic pools. Enjoy the countryside off the beaten track in a 4×4 vehicle with knowledgeable, experienced and fun guide. We will show you the Northwestern side of Madeira, you will meet the local traditions, culture, history, “levadas”, forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, swim at the volcanic lava pools, local food, traditional drinks including the “poncha”. On this experience you will have a 15 minutes easy walk at a levada, you will see the Fanal forest with the native trees “Ocotea foetens” )some of these are over 500 years old). On this tour we will pass at , Serra d’Água, Ginjas, Estanquinhos, Paúl da Serra, Fanal, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal and São Vicente. If the weather alows, you have time to swim at the volcanic pools.
Make the most of your Funchal adventure
What makes Full Day Tour in Porto Moniz with the Locals a unique experience ?
Wood was the first of livelihood and income for the early settlers to Madeira, and due to the abundance of vegetation in Serra de Água the sawmills, commercial exportation of wood was very profitable.
Starting in Ribeira Brava at the south coast, the road winds up to Serra d’Água (which was the island’s first water power station) and arrives at the top of the valley giving incredible views of both the south and the north coast.
The first human visitors to São Vicente appeared in the middle of the 15th century, colonizing the area much later than the settlers in the southern part of the island, owing to its fertility.
Enjoy the views at Estanquinhos
Located near Senhora do Rosário.
Enjoy the magnifcent area of Fanal, a small volcanic crater classifed as a resting reserve by the Madeira Natural Park, for a moment of pure relaxation.
Curral Falso, near the village of Ribeira da Janela, is almost all downhill.
A very special place – The ocean, the special rocks, the road Ribeira da Janela to the rock formations.
The valley cut by this ravine is one of the longest in Madeira.
Porto Moniz at the Northwestern side of Madeira, with local atractions such as a aquarium, fortless and the volcanic pools
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools make swimming in the ocean really accessible and it’s exhilarating swimming up to the edge having the waves crash over you.
This is precisely the stunning scenery of one of the most popular beaches in this parish, Porto do Seixal Beach, a natural black sand beach located right next to Seixal harbour.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Full Day Tour in Porto Moniz with the Locals
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Green Devil Safari.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Atlantic/Madeira.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
