Funchal Trip Overview
Travel into Madeira’s hilly interior to the village of Santo da Serra. The community’s market is one of the week’s key social events, and you’ll see a blend of islanders and visitors mingling in the aisles, gathering shopping and souvenirs.
There is farm-fresh produce, homemade sweets, and the island’s traditional rum punch for sale, and plenty of places to stop and snack as you wander. Following your time in the Santo da Serra market, continue to the nearby gardens, where you’ll find a network of quiet paths that are perfect for a Sunday stroll.
Begin the return trip to Funchal, with a stop along the way to visit Santa Cruz, a coastal city that’s Madeira’s second-largest community. Take an easy-going walk on the seaside promenade, then continue to Funchal, where this 3-hour tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
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* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Funchal, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Travel into Madeira’s hilly interior to the village of Santo da Serra. The community’s market is one of the week’s key social events, and you’ll see a blend of islanders and visitors mingling in the aisles, gathering shopping and souvenirs.
There is farm-fresh produce, homemade sweets, and the island’s traditional rum punch for sale, and plenty of places to stop and snack as you wander. Following your time in the Santo da Serra market, continue to the nearby gardens, where you’ll find a network of quiet paths that are perfect for a Sunday stroll.
Begin the return trip to Funchal, with a stop along the way to visit Santa Cruz, a coastal city that’s Madeira’s second-largest community. Take an easy-going walk on the seaside promenade, then continue to Funchal, where this 3-hour tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Originally a mostly agriculture and fishing village, Santa Cruz is now one of the most populous parishes in the island. Being the closest village to the Airport it has seen the number of commercial and tourist-related activities increase.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santo da Serra, Santo da Serra, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Experience the market and park of Santo da Serra where the paths are lined with wonderful blooming camellias. The park has a small variety of animals including deer, horses, and goats.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Camacha, Camacha, Madeira, Madeira Islands
The village of Camacha is a beautiful small village a few kilometres out of Funchal. It’s best known as the centre of Madeira’s willow craft industry and for its traditional folklore dance groups.
Duration: 30 minutes
