Madeira west coast tour with Cabo Girão and lunch in Porto Moniz

Madeira's magnificent scenery takes centre stage on this full day tour. You'll visit a selection of highlights including Cabo Girao Cliff and it's glass-floored platform, Porto Moniz and Paúl da Serra. Your first destination will be the Cabao Girao Cliff, where you can step out onto its glass-floored platform that stretches out over the edge. The coastal views here are some of the best around, so don't forget your camera. Then, you'll head to the coastal town of Riberia Brava, before a stroll through a banana plantation in Madalena do Mar. Next, we'll head up the 1,500m-high Paúl da Serra plateau before descending on Porto Moniz, famous for its natural lava rock swimming pools. A typical lunch freshly prepared with local produce awaits in the village. Rounding off the day is a poncha drink demonstration and tasting in Câmara de Lobos – a favourite holiday spot of Winston Churchill.

1. 1

   Ribeira Brava

   2 hours

   Your first destination will be the cute Ribeira Brava Village, with its appealing, seafront promenade behind the beach. The views along the valley towards the island's interior give a hint of the impressive landscapes you'll explore when you head inland.

2. 2

   Madalena do Mar

   2 hours

   Then it's on to Ribeira Brava, followed by a stroll through a banana plantation in Madalena do Mar.

3. 3

   Porto Moniz

   2 hours

   We'll then head up the 1,500m-high Paúl da Serra plateau before descending on Porto Moniz, famous for its natural lava rock swimming pools, for a typical lunch.

4. 4

   Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12

   2 hours

   Then, crossing north to south, we'll venture over the Encumeada Pass for some knockout views across the island. Rounding off the day is a Poncha drink demonstration and tasting in Câmara de Lobos – a favourite holiday spot of Winston Churchill

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Bring a warm coat/rain coat and umbrella during winter
• Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
• Our office opening hours are Monday - Friday 9 am, Saturday and Sundays closed.

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