A unique way to discover Madeira Island hidden treasures and breathtake locations, otherwise unaccessible. We will take you on a off-road adventure to exquisite viewpoints, amazing off road experience and into the amazing Laurissilva Forest.
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Duration: 4 hours (9h » 13h)
We leave from Funchal towards the Curral das Freiras a famous village to make the first stop, then we descend to Funchal to go back up to the Estreito de Camara de Lobos, to visit the winery landscapes, where we can observe the region where we produce about Madeira wine.
Continuing to go up we go to the 1000 meters, where we can observe the central mountain range with the highest peaks of the island and Curral das Freiras. With a bit of off road we can get to a bar where they serve a delicious poncha. Along the itinerary we will also pass through a landscape where the beauty of the vineyards make the difference, we can also see Funchal up there and also the Paul da Serra.
After all this we go to Cabo Girão the highest Cape of Europe with 580 meters of height and on the platform of glass we can observe the sea, and pass by Camara de Lobos, the famous fishing town where the black swordfish is fished and return to Funchal.
Duration: 8 hours (9h » 17h)
We leave from Funchal to the village of Santa Cruz for a short stop. Then, we start the trip to Porto da Cruz, where we visit the Sugarcane Mill where there is the possibility to taste the famous and typical regional drink “Poncha”, made with sugarcane brandy. We continue until we reach Santana, along dirt roads and winding through the green of the Laurissilva that will take us to the parish of Ilha and S. Jorge where we can appreciate the natural beauty, passing by the viewpoint of Boca das Voltas with a magnificent view.
From here we head towards Arco de S. Jorge, already by the sea, for lunch. After this break, we continue along the north coast, passing through Boaventura, Ponta Delgada and São Vicente, where we will stop at Quinta do Barbusano, to visit the property and taste the wines produced there. In the wine tasting you can taste red, white and rosé wines.
Duration: 8 hours (9h » 17h)
Departure from Funchal towards Miradouro do Miranda, above the Botanic Garden, where we make the 1st stop to see the view over the Funchal bay. We continue going up old paths and off road until the Poiso and then to Pico do Arieiro (Alt.:1810) where we make the second stop of approximately 20 minutes.
We descend to Ribeiro Frio, where we make the 3rd stop and a walk to the Balcões, about 40 minutes on foot. Continue to the crossroads Lombo Galego, off road, Cova da Roda, Pico das Pedras, now it is time to go down to Santana, where you can visit the typical houses and then for customers who want to have lunch, we go to Quinta do Furão.
After lunch we go to the Porto da Cruz, to taste the rum of the sugar cane and poncha. We continue along Ponta de S. Lourenço were we made the last stop and return to Funchal.
Duration: 8 hours (9h » 17h)
West Tour (Porto Moniz) Departure towards Ribeira Brava where we make the 1st stop, 30 minutes. After the Ribeira Brava we continue passing by the Ponta do Sol, on off road with 12 km and going up to Paul da Serra, where the clients can take a short walk. Then we continue to the Fanal where the Laurissilva and the landscape is gorgeous.
Continuing we arrive to the Ribeira da Janela where we can enjoy a fabulous view to the north coast of the island. We are already close to lunch time and we are getting to Porto Moniz where we can visit the natural pools and have lunch, since we have + – 1.30 minutes.
After lunch we will go north along the Ribeira floor, Seixal, and all the wonderful waterfalls of the north coast, S. Vicente, Encumeada to 1007 meters of altitude, where you can taste a good poncha and return to Funchal.
Duration: 8 hours (14h » 22h)
At 2 pm we set off to discover the southern part of the island, starting towards Ponta do Sol where we will make our stops in the center, at the bridge of Caminho Real 23 and at Cascata dos Anjos.
We quickly head towards Calheta, where the white sand beach delights many. We cross the fantastic villages of Jardim do Mar and Paul do Mar where the old roads and some off-road incursions show us a lot of the real Madeira.
Arriving at the Farol, from Ponta do Pargo, we have a delicious landscape over the sea in contrast to the intense green of nature, passing through the Deep Throat waterfall and Pico Vermelho. Continuing our destination is to culminate with a magnificent sunset, in a place full of magic and a day full of adventure.
