About this route
Experience Madeira’s enchanting west coast, where natural beauty meets cultural richness. Our journey begins at Cabo Girão, one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs, offering thrilling glass-floored views over the coastline. From there, we head to the mystical Fanal Forest, with its ancient laurel trees often shrouded in mist, creating a dreamlike atmosphere perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike.
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Continuing to Ribeira da Janela, we’ll admire dramatic rock formations rising from the ocean, a unique sight along Madeira’s rugged coast. Next, we reach Porto Moniz, famous for its natural volcanic swimming pools where you can dip into crystal-clear Atlantic waters surrounded by black lava rock.
Our next stop is Seixal, a charming village known for its lush green mountains, scenic waterfalls, and unique black-sand beach — a rare treat on Madeira’s coast. In São Vicente, we’ll explore this serene village nestled in a picturesque valley, known for its volcanic caves and traditional architecture.
To conclude, we’ll drive back to Funchal through the Encumeada Pass, offering sweeping views of Madeira’s mountain ranges and valleys, a scenic finale to a tour that captures the island’s wild beauty and cultural soul.
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Prices per person
- 1-2 — €200
- 3 — €280
- 4 — €350
- 5-6 — €400
Children ages 2-8 50% off
Key stops
- Cabo Girão
- Fanal
- Ribeira da Janela
- Porto Moniz
- Seixal
- São Vicente
- Encumeada
Gallery
Duration
8 Hours
Private tour
Just you!
Capacity
Up to 6 people
Pick-up
Anywhere, free!
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What you need to know
What you need to know
About the tours
- Private
No other guests - Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance - Reserve now & pay later
Book your spot and pay nothing today. - Duration
8 hours for a full-day and 4 hours for a half-day tour - Live tour guide
Mike will be your guide for the day - Free pickup
Including cruise-ships - Pickup from anywhere
Any point on the island is accepted - Limited to 6 participants
From 1 to 6 people, including children from 2 years old
Not suitable for
- Children under 2 years old
- Pregnant woman
- People with back problems
- Wheelchair users
- Pets
On the day
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
- Bring beach wear if planning to swim
- Bring cash as a lot of places don’t accept card payments
- Don’t bring your luggage
- We will ride regardless of the weather
- Routes may change depending on weather and any public events
Languages
- English
- Polish
About the experience
About the experience
What’s included
- Hotel or cruise pickup and drop-off
Marina fees are absorbed by me - Digital route building
If you would like to customise your route, I can share my digital route builder where you can pick from a list of popular destinations or we can chat through it - Entry to free swimming areas
Some natural volcanic pools are free to enter, you can visit them during your tour if you choose to
Extras
- Lunch
- Drinks – recommended: Poncha & Madeira wine
- Paid public swimming areas
- Cabo Girão skywalk
- Cable car tickets
- Entry to paid museums or galleries
- Wine tastings