Funchal Trip Overview
The south west tour offers you unforgettable views (high cliffs), tropical vegetation and hidden fishing villages and many many cows
So many experiences, in just one day… You can discover the less touristy places of the Island, swim in crystal clear waters or simply take a walk in remote villages, contemplating its magnificent landscapes.
Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira’s traditions and history.
I have the BEST vehicle for that, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep – it has a cover also for all weather conditions) and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see!
So, join me and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no Rush… as friends, fleeing the Tourist Traps and Crowds. We have time!
I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!
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
The south west tour offers you unforgettable views (high cliffs), tropical vegetation and hidden fishing villages and many many cows
So many experiences, in just one day… You can discover the less touristy places of the Island, swim in crystal clear waters or simply take a walk in remote villages, contemplating its magnificent landscapes.
Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira’s traditions and history.
I have the BEST vehicle for that, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep – it has a cover also for all weather conditions) and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see!
So, join me and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no Rush… as friends, fleeing the Tourist Traps and Crowds. We have time!
I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Your private tour begins with the transfer from your accommodation in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep – it has a cover also for all weather conditions).
Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira’s traditions and history.
You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see!
We`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, therefore it takes some time to get to each point of interest.
Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting open jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses.
At the end of the tour you will want to return and stay longer on my paradise 🙂
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Campanario, Campanario, Madeira, Madeira Islands
You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari tour,
whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, always far from the beaten track.
We will move forward to the warmest and sunniest part of Madeira Island.
The morning is usually spent exploring the southwestern coastline around the areas of Ribeira Brava and the picturesque village of Lugar de Baixo.
We are going to travel through the old roads, close to the amazing southwestern cliffs until we start climbing from sea level to about 1600m on Bica da Cana
Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ribeira Brava, Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Along the way you will enjoy spectacular views from an open-top army jeep, always far away from the crowds and tasteless impersonal tours.
You will be able to contemplate Ribeira Brava from a different perspective, always far from the beaten track.
We will pass through the village stopping several times for photos and explanations
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tabua, Tabua, Coimbra District, Central Portugal
We will go along beaten tracks and rural paths, brimming with banana trees and sugar cane plantations.
Along the way we will make stops for photos & Explanations, far from the beaten track.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ponta Do Sol, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira, Madeira Islands
We will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life!
We will make a stop for coffee in a local bar
After coffee, we start “climbing” almost from sea level to 1600m altitude, up the old roads and off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, to one of the west tour’s main attraction, the Bica da Cana, where we can see the wildlife co-habiting with cattle grazing quietly
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Bica Da Cana, Er110, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira Portugal
After cross Bica da Cana we will have to cross the only plateau in Madeira, called “Madeiran tundra” direction Porto Moniz and If the weather is good we will spend a fair amount of time up here taking in the unbelievable views from above the volcanic valleys, formed during the 3rd phase of eruptions that created Madeira island.
We will make several stops for photos
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Casa do Lombo do Mouro, 9360 ER110, Portugal
After off-road we will arrive to Lombo do mouro view point where we can contemplate the entire valley of the Serra de Agua and the Encomeada… with amazing views 🙂
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rabacal, Rabacal, Coimbra District, Central Portugal
We will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 9370 Prazeres, Portugal
We will cross the beautiful village of Prazeres and be able to contemplate along the way the various plantations and the colorful flowers direction Paul do Mar.
We will go along beaten tracks and rural paths slotted between terraces.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Paul do Mar, Paul do Mar, Calheta, Madeira, Madeira Islands
We will stop at Paul do Mar for lunch & Swim
Then we will stroll along the seaside of the hidden fishing villages.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jardim do Mar, Jardim do Mar, Calheta, Madeira, Madeira Islands
We will stop to relax and explore the village of Jardim do Mar
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Calheta, Calheta, Madeira, Madeira Islands
We will cross this village. Stop optional
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Arco da Calheta, Arco da Calheta, Calheta, Madeira, Madeira Islands
We will keep stopping for photos
Stop At: Madalena do Mar, Madalena do Mar, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Along the way we will make stops for photos & Explanations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponta Do Sol, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira, Madeira Islands
We will make one last stop to stretch your legs and see the beautiful Ponta do Sol beach.
Valleys, mountains, plateau and the seashore make this expedition to the sometimes forgotten Southwest side of the island a trip to remember
Duration: 10 minutes
