Funchal Trip Overview
Going West to Rabaçal, a unique and magical place in Calheta, where we start a 3 hours walk (approximately) through an evergreen forest, providing great landscapes and wonderful sensations. On this hike, we will have the opportunity to admire beautiful waterfalls carved in ancient valleys, natural springs and endemic species of flora (Laurissilva Forest) and fauna. After the walk, we will have a lunch break (not included) in a typical Madeiran restaurant in Paúl da Serra, the biggest plateau of the island at nearly 1500 mts high with stunning views. Later on, we go downhill through a wonderful off-road to the South Coast. Continuing by the coast, we go to Cabo Girão, known by its suspended glass floor viewpoint which offers a spectacular panoramic view over the Atlantic, Câmara de Lobos and Funchal. Then, to finish our tour we drive through the oldest roads to Câmara de Lobos, a fishing village in Madeira with interesting history and traditions.
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 Islands, Portugal
Going West to Rabaçal, a unique and magical place in Calheta, where we start a 3 hours walk (approximately) through an evergreen forest, providing great landscapes and wonderful sensations. On this hike, we will have the opportunity to admire beautiful waterfalls carved in ancient valleys, natural springs and endemic species of flora (Laurissilva Forest) and fauna. After the walk, we will have a lunch break (not included) in a typical Madeiran restaurant in Paúl da Serra, the biggest plateau of the island at nearly 1500 mts high with stunning views. Later on, we go downhill through a wonderful off-road to the South Coast. Continuing by the coast, we go to Cabo Girão, known by its suspended glass floor viewpoint which offers a spectacular panoramic view over the Atlantic, Câmara de Lobos and Funchal. Then, to finish our tour we drive through the oldest roads to Câmara de Lobos, a fishing village in Madeira with interesting history and traditions.
Itinerary
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Stop At: 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco, Rabacal, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
A unique and magical place, full of waterfalls and fountains and a typical Madeiran restaurant at Paul Da Serra
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Madeira Portugal
The highest Sea-Cliff in Europe, known by its suspensed glass floor viewpoint, offering a panoramic view over the Atlantic, Camara de Lobos and Funchal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baia de Camara de Lobos, Caminho Trincheira, Camara De Lobos, Madeira 9300-159 Portugal
An important fishing village with its interesting history
Duration: 30 minutes
