Kristin's Trip in Madeira

Kristin's Trip in Madeira

Hi Kristin,

Please see below the updates I've made to our plan.

Please bring with you the following items for all free days: warm clothing for the early morning chill, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses.

***I also suggest we bring some snacks with us. There will not be any good lunch options in the middle of these stops, but later on these days.

Day 1 26th September

  1. Pick-up from Duas Torres hotel in Funchal at 06:45.
  2. Sunrise at Pico de Ariero at 07:59.
  3. Caminho Florestal das Serras de Setor Antonio - a road in the central of the island renowned for its unique and diverse flora and vegetation, offering a rich experience of the wild and scenic heart of Madeira.
  4. Miradouro do Paredão - overlooking breathtaking views towards Pico Grande, the 6th highest peak of Madeira and Nun's Valley, only this one is less touristy and, in my opinion, even more beautiful.
  5. Miradouro Eira do Serrado - overlooking the Nun's Valley.
  6. Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) - a village surrounded by the mountain peaks; one of the few places on the island that it is not visible from the sea.
  7. Pico dos Barcelos - offers a 360° view of the beautiful city of Funchal.

Day 2 27th of September

  1. Pick-up from Duas Torres hotel in Funchal at 11:30.
  2. Veu da Noiva viewpoint (Seixal beach not to crowded).
  3. Fanal forest and the 600 years laurel trees.
  4. Porto Moniz (natural lava pools).
  5. Viewpoint - Ponta da Ladeira.
  6. Viewpoint da Garganta Funda (impressive waterfall especially in the winter time when the debit is higher).
  7. Miradouro do Fio (viewpoint of the highest lighthouse of Portugal, visible from 50 km).
  8. Jardim do Mar (an idyllic and charming fishermen village).
  9. Madalena do Mar - a picturesque village on the southwest coast of Madeira, renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and its mild, sunny climate ideal for banana cultivation.
    Explore Madeira's enchanting Banana Route - a vibrant journey through lush, terraced banana plantations that plunge into the Atlantic. It leads along concrete paths, small levadas and a few stairs through banana plantations where you can often see locals at work.
  10. Cabo Girão (The highest sky-walk on a cliff in Europe).
  11. Câmara de Lobos - little fishermen enchanting village where Winston Churchill used to spend time and paint.

**We'll catch the sunset in one of stops on the south-west coast where the sun goes into the ocean during since time of the year.

Day 3 28th of September

  1. Pick-up from Duas Torres hotel in Funchal at 10:30.
  2. Cristo Rei the 1st statue of Jesus Christ, before Brasil and Lisbon).
  3. Viewpoint Pico do Facho (overlooking the port of Caniçal and the town of Machico).
  4. Viewpoint Ponta do Rosto (view of Ponta de São Lorenco).
  5. Viewpoint Guindaste - offers a stunning view of the coastal line of the north coast of Madeira.
  6. Miradouro Rocha do Navio.
  7. Santana - the traditional thatch-and-lava stone buildings that were once common throughout the north-east of the island.
  8. São Jorje beach and ruins.
  9. Cabo Aéreo - traditional espetada (beef skewer) or fresh fish with a view.
  10. Viewpoint da Vigia.
  11. Viewpoint Beira da Quinta (facing Arco de São Jorje).
  12. Viewpoint São Cristovão.
  13. Town of São Vicente.

The price for all 3 full days is 390 Euros. And as a bonus I can offer you a drop off and pick up for PR 8 - Ponta do São Lourenço trail.

Other suggestions:

Cable Car to Monte - 12,5 Euros/ person.
Visit Monte Palace Tropical garden
Toboggan ride - 35 Euros / 2 people.
Calhau de lapa - boat trip at sunset
Santa Maria de Colombo - a replica of Christopher Colombo's flagship (they also organize 3 h boat trips and it's a very nice experience.

Levadas less crowded with tourists:

Levada do Rei.
Levada do Larano.
Levada do Pedregal.

Thank you,
Ana-Maria