Start your journey with a thrilling 98% gradient cable car descent to Achadas da Cruz. Then, explore the refreshing natural sea pools of Porto Moniz. Next, visit the picturesque Ribeira da Janela with its stunning sea rock, and discover Seixal's famed black sand beach. After that, head to Fanal Park's enchanting forest, a fairytale-like world with misty trees and occasional surprise appearances by the local cows.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Insurance by local law
✔ Cable Car Entrance fee Achadas da Cruz
✔ one coffee (bica or garoto).
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ 1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá)
✔ 1 small bottle Water (on the ride in the van)
✔ Local Driver/Guide
✖ Lunch
✖ Porto Moniz Natural Pools Entrance Fee 3 euros.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Please await in this location at the bus stop, just above the supermarket. We will come to pick you up in this area.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Get ready for some thrills, because here we first go 600m downhill - with the steepest cable car in Europe and a gradient of 98%
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Porto Moniz
in Porto Moniz natural sea pools between black volcanic rocks are waiting for us.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Praia do Porto do Seixal
Cameras at the ready, because the landscape with beach, sea and waterfalls is really fantastic!
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela
The highlight here is the impressive rock that rises from the sea and has an opening that resembles a window.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Posto Florestal Fanal
Our last stop takes us to Fanal and thus to the "magic forest" of Madeira
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining hours are allotted for the transportation.
• The Pickup time might vary depending on your pickup location. We will contact you to inform you before your tour starts.
• The cable car can be closed due to weather conditions or maintenance that could be carried out.
• Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.
• There could be a waiting time during the cable car activity at Achadas da Cruz, we have no control on it. Some stops might get shorten time to arrive on time to the cable car before its closure.
