The unspoiled North East coast with all its rural villages i.e. Ponta Delgada; Boaventura and Arco de Sao Jorge. Enabling you to see most of these places.
Price includes Entrances at the Caves
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Professional guide
✔ Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal)
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €5 pp)
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel do Carmo
2. Pestana Vila Lido
3. Residencial Greco
4. Pestana Miramar
5. Hotel Windsor
6. Enotel Magnolia
7. Hotel Funchal
8. Monte Carlo
9. Pestana Casino Park
10. Pestana Gardens Ocean Aparthotel
11. Les Suites at The Cliff Bay
12. Travellers Pearl by Storytellers
13. Rocamar Hotel
14. Funchal Design Hotel
15. Pestana Gardens Aparthotel
16. Florasol Residence Hotel by Dorisol Hotels
17. Royal Savoy Hotel
18. Duas Torres
19. Allegro Madeira - Adults Only
20. Five Design Rooftop by Storytellers
Additional Info: Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos Canico are included in the price.
Please Note we do NOT PICKUP from Machico or Santa Cruz or Cruise port or any other location outside the above ones.
Please check your email the day before for more precise pickup times.
Itinerary
1
After leaving the Sao Vicente caves, passing through São Vicente village and reach the charming village of Ponta Delgada. Overlooked by walls of forested mountains, this quiet traditional fishing village has a seafront dominated by the church Bom Jesus. East of the church is modern lido complex. Leaving Ponta Delgada we pass through “Boaventura” where we can absorb the beautiful scenery. The area is a vivid account of beauty.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Santana
Next stop is to a charming village called “Santana”. Santana gets its name from St. Anne. Home to ‘A` framed Houses. These triangle thatched buildings, were used by local farmers as cow sheds. Traditionally people also lived in these houses. This is one of Madeira’s most familiar images. You will discover how spacious the ´A` framed houses are, when you visit one.
Continuing your journey to the biggest parish of Santana, “Faial”. It owes its name to the beech- trees, an indigenous myricaceae, which grows in the stream valleys and on the mountain. This picturesque village lies high above the sea and has a pretty little church. At the mouth of the river is a modern little lido complex with a sea pool, kid’s playground and a rocky beach.You will stop here for lunch.
Porto do Cruz .Located at the foot of a Rock called Penha d´Aguia. Its name comes from the “Cruz” (cross ), the explores placed on the bay. Once used by people as a port (Porto).The only running sugar mill on the north coast is located in this village. Its brick chimney stands up high in the village It has a beautiful sea promenade.
Duration: 40 minutes
3
Ponta de Sao Lourenco
The eastern side of Machico bay is dominated by Pico do Facho, a 320 mts high peak named after the beacon (facho) that used to be lit here to warn residents of approaching pirates.
Your last stop is in “Ponta de São Lourenço”,the most eastern point of the island. The area around Caniçal and Sao Lorenço has similar climate to that of the island of Porto Santo. It is noticeable that the natural vegetation is different here. The north and south coast can be seen simultaneously. On a clear day Porto Santo can also be seen. Beautiful rock formation can be found in this region.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
