Funchal Trip Overview
Admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava.
Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau.
Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch or a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls.
Returning to Funchal, stop to take photos from the Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Funchal, Portugal
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava.
Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau.
Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch or a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls.
Returning to Funchal, stop to take photos from the Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Madeira Portugal
At Cabo Girão, you get a breathtaking sea views from the observation platform. At an altitude of 580 meters, it’s the highest cape in Europe and the second in the world.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ribeira Brava, Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Madeira Islands
At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit the beautiful church of São Bento and enjoy the sea views.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paul da Serra, 9350, Portugal
Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Porto Moniz, Porto Moniz, Madeira, Madeira Islands
We do our main stop at Porto Moniz at around lunchtime. Here you can pick from a number of local restaurants, bars, or enjoy the beautiful natural swimming pools.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Ribeira da Janela, Ribeira da Janela, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue towards the Village of Porto Moniz where we arrive at around lunch time.
Stop At: Seixal, Seixal, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Seixal, where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can appreciate the great waterfall and the old roads along the cliffs.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: ER228, Portugal
On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at the top of a mountain where you have a beautiful overall view of both the north and south coast of the island.
Duration: 20 minutes
