Madeira Best of the West Tour

Every Day

9h00 - 17h00

Departing from the heart of the Lido, our drive continues to Cabo Girão, the second highest sea cliff in the world and the highest sea cliff in Europe.

Next we make our way to Ribeira Brava and head north, up through the deep and narrow valleys of Serra D'Água. You will then reach Encumeada a special place at the top of the valley where you will be met with an incredible view of both the south and the north coast of our beautiful island.

From sea-level in Funchal, we cross the mountain pass (from where both sides of the island are visible) down to the rugged beauty of the north coast, where Atlantic rollers describe a line of white surf below heroic cliffs.

We make our way to São Vicente, one of the most predominant villages of the northern coast of Madeira. Our next stop is at the beautiful village of Porto Moniz where you will have approximately 1 hour for lunch as well as time to admire the amazing volcanic swimming pools.

After lunch we traverse Madeira's highest plateau with all its spectacular panoramas before heading for home again.

Driving to Paúl da Serra lies one of the biggest natural park reserves of the world.

Factsheet

Duration: Full Day
Day of Week: Every Day
Schedule: 9h00 - 17h00
Included: Transportation
Insurance
Ticket to Cabo Girão viewpoint
Not Included: Food & Drinks

Cabo Girão
At 589 metres above sea level, the Cabo Girão Skywalk is the highest cliff skywalk in Europe and one of the most popular lookout points in Madeira.
Ribeira Brava
The municipality's namesake, the Ribeira Brava ravine and river valley extends from the slopes of the west-central mountains of Madeira. Its waters provide the primary sources of drinking-water to the area and is the main source of hydro-electrical power to the island.
Paúl da Serra
Paúl da Serra is the highest and largest plateau of Madeira at an altitude average of about 1500 metres (4,900 ft) and is considered the most important area of the islands groundwater recharge as well as the main wind farm location.
Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz is a municipality in the northwest corner of the island of Madeira most known by its natural complex of lava pools that are popular with locals and tourists. This is where we do our longer stop for lunch (1h30m approx) where you can choose from several restaurants, snack-bars and cafés. If the weather and time permits, you may take your swimming gear and go for a swim in the natural rock pools.
Seixal
Seixal is a civil parish in the municipality of Porto Moniz, known by its abundance in waterfalls, the most known being the "Véu da Noiva" (Bride's Veil).
Encumeada
At an elevation of 1007 meters (3303 ft), the Boca da Encumeada viewpoint offers a superb landscape over the north and south coasts of the island and the valleys of Ribeira Brava and São Vicente.