Funchal Trip Overview
We start the excursion towards Camacha village for a visit to the Crafts Factory and the Wicker Bazaar. Then, we climbed Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810 meters), this being the third highest peak on Madeira Island. We go down to Ribeiro Frio where you can visit a trout pond as well as admire an important part of Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest (world heritage). We continue to Santana, known for its famous thatched houses. Stop for lunch (not included). After lunch, we pass through the Porto da Cruz area and continue to Ponta de São Lourenço. In a last stop, we make a brief visit to Pico do Facho from where we can observe the city of Machico and Ponta de São Lourenço.
On January 1st and December 25th there are no excursions.
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* Duration: 7 to 8 hours
* Starts: Funchal, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
We start the excursion towards Camacha village for a visit to the Crafts Factory and the Wicker Bazaar. Then, we climbed Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810 meters), this being the third highest peak on Madeira Island. We go down to Ribeiro Frio where you can visit a trout pond as well as admire an important part of Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest (world heritage). We continue to Santana, known for its famous thatched houses. Stop for lunch (not included). After lunch, we pass through the Porto da Cruz area and continue to Ponta de São Lourenço. In a last stop, we make a brief visit to Pico do Facho from where we can observe the city of Machico and Ponta de São Lourenço.
On January 1st and December 25th there are no excursions.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Camacha Wicker Factory, Largo Conselheiro Aires Ornelas 12, Camacha, Madeira 9135-053 Portugal
Visit to the Craft Factory and the Camacha Wicker Bazaar.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Arieiro, E 202, Funchal, Madeira 9000-900 Portugal
Climb up the Poiso to the peak of the Arieiro (1810 meters) to observe the landscape. It is the third highest peak on the island of Madeira.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Posto Aquicola do Ribeiro Frio, Er 103, Santana, Madeira 9000-000 Portugal
You can visit a trout nursery as well as admire an important part of the Laurisilva Forest of Madeira (world heritage).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santana, Madeira Portugal
Descend to Santana, known for its famous Casas de Colmo. Stop for lunch (not included).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ponta de Sao Lourenco, Baia da Abra, Machico, Madeira Portugal
Observe the north coast and south coast of the island of Madeira.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Facho viewpoint, Er109, Canical, Madeira Portugal
Here you can see the city of Machico and Ponta de São Lourenço.
Duration: 30 minutes
