Go West - The most popular tour
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Once known as the Pearl of the Atlantic, there will always be reasons to maintain its designation. Amid belvederes, gardens and various high altitude peaks, Madeira is the ideal destination for a family holiday or a short trip for two.
Inclusions
What's included
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
Câmara de Lobos is an emblematic city, county seat, near the capital Funchal, full of beauty and famous for its nightlife. Of the oldest and most historical places of Madeira Island, Câmara de Lobos owes its existence to fishing and agriculture, having also been one of the first colonized places on the island, a little due to the maritime facility of the pleasant bay, where they are now moored. the most varied, colorful and picturesque fishing vessels.
Located to the west of Funchal, on the fantastic island of Madeira, Cabo Girão is an almost vertical promontory that stands imposingly 580 meters above the sea. This is the highest promontory in Europe and the second highest in the world. From its viewpoint you have a fabulous view of the vast Atlantic Ocean and the enchanting surroundings of Madeira Island, especially Câmara de Lobos and Funchal.
This is one of the oldest parishes of Madeira Island, created following Funchal and Machico, shortly after the death of infant D. Henrique in 1460. Ribeira Brava is also located in a place of central accessibility, connecting by land to the north of the island, through the gorge of Serra de Agua and Encumeada, where you have panoramas of immense beauty. By sea it was soon endowed with a small port that made the important freight connections to Funchal.
Situated at an altitude of 1007 m, this viewpoint offers a beautiful landscape on the north and south coasts of the island and the valleys of Ribeira Brava and São Vicente.The Boca da Encumeada viewpoint rises to 1007 m, on the crest of the mountain range. which crosses the interior of Madeira, from where you can see superb views of the deep valleys of Ribeira Brava (south coast) and São Vicente (north coast).
Porto Moniz is a beautiful town, located in the northern part of the beautiful island of Madeira, and is one of the oldest towns in the north of the island, famous for its natural pools. The region was isolated for many centuries from the rest of the island, only accessible by foot and by sea, and only after the Second World War did the charming road linking Porto Moniz and São Vicente.
Even today one of Seixal's many charms is its calmness, combined with the beauty of a landscape painted by the green of the mountain and the crystal blue of the sea. This is the beautiful landscape of one of the most popular beaches in this parish, Porto do Seixal Beach, a natural black sand beach located next to the port of Seixal. With a fantastic landscape to the green cliffs and mountains of the north of the island.
São Vicente is a beautiful village, located in the magical north coast of Madeira Island, with landscapes of great natural beauty and a picturesque historical center. Located in a charming valley surrounded by high slopes of marine limestone, São Vicente enchants for its beauty and calmness, standing out its wonderful group of caves, resulting from lava channels.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 8 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Nice overview
Gloria did a great job of explaining the dynamics and history of the islands highlighting the scenic landscape.
4All the sights of the west
Good day tour of the west of the island. We didn’t have great weather so the sea pools were closed - but the waves were fantastic
5A great day out exploring the Island
We had a great tour guide, Paulo. The day was fun, timely, interesting and great value for money. We learned about the history of Madeira plus how the economy has affected todays population.
4This tour was good...
This tour was good because it took us to a lot of interesting places on the west side of Madeira Island. The disappointing part was the number of hours we spent in the van and the little time we had at each stop. The bus was very, very cramped. The automatic sliding step on the bus broke so it did not allow people to step on it in order to get down to the ground. The step was fairly high and I could see that there were people struggling to get up-and-down the bus. I think each bus should be equipped with a portable stepping stoo in case that happens again. Many people on our tour were elderly, and they struggled to go up-and-down the step. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, which was great.
5The route the company...
The route the company took was exceptional as well as the time schedule. My guide Lionel gave excellent information, clear directions and was very helpful to each one of us. I would highly recommend this tour! It helped that we had excellent weather too!
5Travelling West
Fantastic trip! Sergio our guide was knowledgable and made our day fun packed and informative! Saw lots of great places.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Planet Madeira
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Funchal
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 11 hop-on hop-off we list in Funchal.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 11.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Funchal
Funchal is the capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, set on steep green hills with flower-filled gardens and a seafront old town.
Funchal spreads up a steep hillside above a natural harbour on Madeira's south coast. The old town, the Zona Velha, has narrow lanes with painted doors and small restaurants, and the cathedral dates from around 1500. The Mercado dos Lavradores sells tropical fruit, fish and flowers in a hall decorated with blue tiles. A cable car climbs from the harbourfront to Monte, high above.
Top-ranked sights in Funchal: Sé Cathedral of Funchal, Church of Our Lady of Monte (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte), Madeira Botanical Gardens.
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