Funchal Trip Overview
Discover the best of the west of Madeira on an 8-hour tour from Funchal. Travel through deep valleys and see traditional fishing villages. Enjoy the breathtaking views in Cabo Girão Skywalk. Marvel at the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz, and more.
Continue to Cabo Girão Skywalk, Europe’s highest cliff skywalk at 589m. Next, make your way to Ribeira Brava and head north through the deep and narrow valleys of Serra D’Água.Cross a mountain pass, where both sides of the island are visible, and travel down to the rugged beauty of the north coast
Traverse Madeira’s highest plateau, and enjoy more spectacular panoramas.Next, go to São Vicente on Madeira’s north coast. Visit the beautiful village of Porto Moniz.
✔ Discover the rugged landscapes of the west and north Madeira
✔ Admire one of the biggest natural reserves in the world at Paul da Serra
✔ Stop at Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe
✔ See both sides of the island on a stunning mountain pass
✔ Traverse Madeira’s highest plateau
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Funchal, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Discover the best of the west of Madeira on an 8-hour tour from Funchal. Travel through deep valleys and see traditional fishing villages. Enjoy the breathtaking views in Cabo Girão Skywalk. Marvel at the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz, and more.
Continue to Cabo Girão Skywalk, Europe’s highest cliff skywalk at 589m. Next, make your way to Ribeira Brava and head north through the deep and narrow valleys of Serra D’Água.Cross a mountain pass, where both sides of the island are visible, and travel down to the rugged beauty of the north coast
Traverse Madeira’s highest plateau, and enjoy more spectacular panoramas.Next, go to São Vicente on Madeira’s north coast. Visit the beautiful village of Porto Moniz.
✔ Discover the rugged landscapes of the west and north Madeira
✔ Admire one of the biggest natural reserves in the world at Paul da Serra
✔ Stop at Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe
✔ See both sides of the island on a stunning mountain pass
✔ Traverse Madeira’s highest plateau
Itinerary
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Stop At: Camara De Lobos, Camara De Lobos, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Câmara de Lobos is a pretty fishing town that is located on the south-eastern side of Madeira and makes for a pleasant day trip from Funchal. Camara de Lobos is a picturesque location with colourful fishing boats pulled up onto the grey beaches, which are over looked by some of the highest cliffs in Europe. These charming views inspired Camara de Lobos’ most famous resident, Winston Churchill, to paint his celebrated pictures of the region and this history is lovely embraced by the town.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Madeira Portugal
Cabo Girão is a lofty sea cliff located along the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. The location is also a popular starting point for hikers. Cabo Girão Skywalk is the highest cliff skywalk in Europe.There are cultivated wave-cut platforms (Fajãs de Cabo Girão) located below the sheer cliffs, which at one time only accessible by boat.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ribeira Brava, Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Ribeira Brava is a municipality on the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese Autonomous Region of Madeira. It is located along the southern coast, and is west of Câmara de Lobos and the regional capital Funchal, south of São Vicente, and east of Ponta do Sol.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sao Vicente, Sao Vicente, Madeira, Madeira Islands
The top attractions to visit in Sao Vicente are:
✔ Igreja Paroquial de Santa Isabel
✔ Sao Vicente Caves
✔ Capelinha N. S. Fatima
✔ Rota da Cal
✔ Jardim das Plantas Indígenas da Madeira
Duration: 2 hours
