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
- Pick-up from Duas Torres hotel in Funchal at 06:45.
- Sunrise at Pico de Ariero at 07:59.
- 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.
- 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.
- Miradouro Eira do Serrado - overlooking the Nun's Valley.
- 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.
- Pico dos Barcelos - offers a 360° view of the beautiful city of Funchal.
Day 2 27th of September
- Pick-up from Duas Torres hotel in Funchal at 11:30.
- Veu da Noiva viewpoint (Seixal beach not to crowded).
- Fanal forest and the 600 years laurel trees.
- Porto Moniz (natural lava pools).
- Viewpoint - Ponta da Ladeira.
- Viewpoint da Garganta Funda (impressive waterfall especially in the winter time when the debit is higher).
- Miradouro do Fio (viewpoint of the highest lighthouse of Portugal, visible from 50 km).
- Jardim do Mar (an idyllic and charming fishermen village).
- 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. - Cabo Girão (The highest sky-walk on a cliff in Europe).
- 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
- Pick-up from Duas Torres hotel in Funchal at 10:30.
- Cristo Rei the 1st statue of Jesus Christ, before Brasil and Lisbon).
- Viewpoint Pico do Facho (overlooking the port of Caniçal and the town of Machico).
- Viewpoint Ponta do Rosto (view of Ponta de São Lorenco).
- Viewpoint Guindaste - offers a stunning view of the coastal line of the north coast of Madeira.
- Miradouro Rocha do Navio.
- Santana - the traditional thatch-and-lava stone buildings that were once common throughout the north-east of the island.
- São Jorje beach and ruins.
- Cabo Aéreo - traditional espetada (beef skewer) or fresh fish with a view.
- Viewpoint da Vigia.
- Viewpoint Beira da Quinta (facing Arco de São Jorje).
- Viewpoint São Cristovão.
- 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