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Achadas da Cruz – Porto Moniz – Ribeira da Janela – Seixal - Fanal Park
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Achadas Da Cruz
Porto Moniz
Fanal
Seixal
Ribeira de Janela
Madeira at its best: stunning views, a short but thrilling cable car ride and a refreshing swim in natural pools. One day that has it all and one of my favourite tours ! _Richard
Funchal Start|End (Meeting Point)
OUR ROUTE FOR THE DAY
Start: 08:30 | Duration: 9 hours*
FROM THRILLING CABLE CAR RIDES, REFRESHING NATURAL POOLS AND A FAIRYTALE FOREST.
Hey explorer! Are you curious about the west of Madeira? Rightly so, because lush green landscapes, great coastal scenery and a fairytale forest await you. Madeira's nature in all its glory!
We start at one of our meeting points in the city center of Funchal, at the Lido or in Caniço. Let's go!
Achadas da Cruz: a piece of paradise
Our adventure takes us to Achadas da Cruz (1), one of our absolute favourite places on the island. Get ready for some thrills, because here we go 600m downhill - with the steepest cable car in Europe and a gradient of 98%. For those who get a little nervous at the thought of the cable car ride: it only takes a very short 5 minutes. It's worth it, because once we reach the bottom, peace, relaxation and breathtaking scenery await us. Simply a beautiful spot of earth between the wild Atlantic Ocean and high green cliffs. Up again, a nice view and some Portuguese coffee is awaiting us - chose between a Bica or a Garoto.
Porto Moniz: refreshing sea pools
Want to cool down? In Porto Moniz (2) natural sea pools between black volcanic rocks are waiting for us. We will also show you the more hidden and quiet ones.
Fanal Park: fairytale forest
Afterwards we will head to Fanal (3) and thus to the "magic forest" of Madeira. It seems straight out of a storybook. Walk among (hopefully misty) strangely shaped trees and keep your eyes peeled for the famous cows that sometimes appear out of nowhere in the mystical mist.
Ribeira da Janela: picturesque village
Our journey continues to Ribeira da Janela (4). The highlight here is the impressive rock that rises from the sea and has an opening that resembles a window.
Seixal: Black sand beach and waterfalls
Seixal's black sand beach (5) has made it to some fame on Instagram. Cameras at the ready, because the landscape with beach, sea and waterfalls is just fantastic!
Poncha Time!
The day would not be complete without a traditional deliciousness: we stop at a local poncha bar and try the most famous drink of the island. Cheers to us!
Back in Funchal: Cheers to new memories
Our tour is coming to an end, it's back to Funchal. But the adventure doesn't have to end for you yet! We'd love to recommend our favourite poncha bars where you can toast the day with your tour buddies.
Please bring with you / not included
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Swimwear and a towel
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Lunch
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Transfer from outside Funchal or Caniço to meeting point
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Raincoat, warm clothing, sunscreen and a hat
This is included
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Transportation from meeting point in Funchal Center, Lido and Caniço
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Cable Car Entry Achadas da Cruz
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Local Driver/Guide
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1 small bottle water (on the ride in the van)
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1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá)
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1 coffee (bica or garoto)
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Insurance by local law
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A lot of Heartbeat Moments :)
Information about the tour
Duration tour: 9 hours*
Pick Up Caniço: 08:15*
Pick Up Funchal Center: 08:30*
Pick Up Funchal Lido: 08:45*
Languages: English, German, Portuguese.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Participation from 12 years.
Please be aware that the weather in Madeira is unpredictable, it has a sub tropical climate and can change unexpectedly during the day. That means sometimes paths or places are closed by the local authorities or it might be too dangerous to do the originally planned trip. In these cases we are doing our best to inform you in time and offer you alternatives, but sometimes we need to be flexible on the tour day itself. What will never be missed is good mood and the beauty of the island - no matter what weather, we are sure you will enjoy this paradise!
The cable car sometimes can be closed due to weather conditions or maintenance that could be carried out.
There could be a waiting time during the cable car activity at Achadas da Cruz, we have no control on it. Some stops might get shorten time to arrive on time to the cable car before its closure.
*Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.
