Luxury Private Tours: West Tour Full Day in a Mercedes-Benz Classe E – Porto Moniz

About the Experience

The first stop is a small fishing village, Câmara de Lobos, which is located west of Funchal where the port is a small creek, with a beach and a harbor and with the houses heaped up around the bay. It was named Câmara de Lobos due to the thousands of monk seals living in the bay. In 1949 Winston Churchill chose this place to paint its picturesque surroundings.

After visiting Câmera de Lobos, the tour continues up to the world’s second-highest sea cliff and Europe’s highest (580m) – (1775 ft) Cabo Girão. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of Camara de Lobos and Funchal. Due to sea erosion, caves and terraces were formed along the coastline. The locals made little plots, for crops, forming an incredible watercolor landscape.

Ribeira Brava is the next stop on this journey. The town reflects the personality of the stream, from where it gets its name. Ribeira (river) Brava (wild). The mother church is its main point of interest. Build in the 16th Century it has undergone several alterations throughout time. It has a Flemish work of art and a valuable Manuel-style baptism fountain. But its chandeliers are its main attraction. On the sea promenade, the fort of São Bento is this town’s landmark.

Leaving Ribeira Brava you climb to the plateau of Madeira, Paul da Serra, it is Madeira’s biggest and highest plateau. Located at 1400mts (4593 ft). Here you can see wide open landscapes, where you can enjoy the panoramic views over the Valleys.
After we take you to Porto Moniz. Porto Moniz is Madeira’s most north-western valley. The main attractions are its beautiful natural swimming pools. Porto Moniz is an important fishing village on the north coast. On the promenade which stretches from the naturals pools to the pier; you will find pleasant restaurants where you can try the local seafood or other delicious local dishes.

Located on the North Coast between two rows of basaltic lava, Sao Vicente is a charming little town with narrow picturesque streets, old houses, immaculately white. The mother church dates to the 17th century. At the edge of the main road lies a park with coastal plants, endemic to Madeira.

After visiting Sao Vicente you will climb to 1.007mts (3.303 ft), passing through a forest to reach Encumeada pass which is your last stop on these Madeira West Tour. It is actually the island's most beautiful mountain pass. From the viewpoint at the top, in good weather, it is possible to view the North and South coasts simultaneously. After leaving Encumeada pass, heading home, you go down a scenic route through the pretty village of Serra de Água.

Pick-up: Only on the city center

Terms and Conditions

• Free cancelation until 3 days before the start;
• Cancelation with less than 3 days will be charged 100%;
• No shows will be charged 100%.