West of Madeira Tour

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1. A dazzling fishing bay, with many colourful fishing boats. Travel through its narrow streets filled with life and with a surprise in every corner. Near the pier, you can find several bars and restaurants where you can have a taste of local cuisine and drinks.

   30 min

2. This is one of the highest sea cliffs in the world and the highest in Europe (entrance fee not included). A viewpoint with glassbottom floor, will provide with adrenaline views over the fajã 580 meters below, and panoramic sight over Funchal and Câmara de Lobos.

   30 min

3. This small town by the sea, is situated in between high mountains that lead up to the center of the island. With several shops and cafes, you will be able to enjoy the views sitting by the promenade. Several landmarks to be found here, such as the Lighthouse and Fort of São Bento.

   30 min

4. This plateau, located at 1300-1500 meters high, offers stunning views over the green mountains and valleys. It is also the location of Rabaçal and starting point for many famous levadas, such as Risco and 25 Fontes.

   30 min

5. You will have your first sights of Porto Moniz arriving from high in the mountains, right next to the sea with its natural swimming pools (entrance fee not included) and its pure beautifull landscape. Here it will be the lunch time (entrance fee not included) and you are free to go to the restaurant, cafe, or explore the pools.

   2 h

6. Right after Porto Moniz, you will arrive to Seixal. This platform flowing down from the mountains into the sea, has its own natural beauty. With lushfull green mountains in its back, and the blue ocean ahead. Here you can also see the famous "Véu da Noiva" (Bride's Veil) waterfall.

   30 min

7. By the sea, this municipality is built in between a mountain range that heads south. With two massive mountains on each side, this is surely a landmark when visiting the north of the island. With many cafes and restaurants you are guaranteed to have a taste of its local gastronomy.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Funchal

• Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 232 day trips we list in Funchal.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 30 of 232.
• 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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