Madeira Small Group West Tour with Waterfalls, Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Pools
by Madeira Island Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€62Overview
This small-group bus tour lasts about eight hours and covers the west side of Madeira, focusing on waterfalls, coastal views, and forest landscapes. The group size is limited to 15 people for a more personal experience with a professional local guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for locations in Funchal, Canico, and Camara de Lobos, and the vehicle has air conditioning. The tour starts at the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, where the guide will point out the harbor and the area Winston Churchill once painted. Next, the group visits Cabo Girão, Europe’s highest sea cliff at 580 meters, where views over Camara de Lobos and Funchal can be enjoyed; access to the Cabo Girão Skywalk is optional. Then the tour continues to Ribeira Brava, where you will see the 16th-century mother church with Flemish artwork and a Manueline baptism fountain, plus the São Bento fort on the seaside promenade. A coffee break is possible here. Afterward, the tour stops in Ponta do Sol, known as one of Madeira’s sunniest spots with a small village surrounded by banana plants. Then the group climbs to the Fanal Forest on Madeira’s mountain plateau. This forest has 600-year-old trees with twisted branches, often shrouded in mist. Weather permitting, there is an optional 15-minute walk through the laurel trees. The next main stop is Porto Moniz, reached by a zigzag road, where natural sea pools are the highlight. There is time to walk along the promenade and visit local restaurants offering seafood and traditional dishes. Leaving Porto Moniz, the tour travels the north coast route through Seixal village and stops at Miradouro do Véu da Noiva to view the famous Brides Veil waterfall. The final stops include São Vicente, a small town with narrow streets and a 17th-century mother church, and Serra de Água, where you will see a variety of Madeira’s mountain peaks before returning. Food, drinks, gratuities, and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Baia de Camara de Lobos
The tour begins in Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village west of Funchal. The port is a small creek with a beach and harbor, surrounded by houses on the bay’s edge. This village was painted by Winston Churchill in 1949 because of its scenic setting.
20 min
Cabo Girao
After visiting Camara de Lobos, the tour proceeds to Cabo Girão, the world’s second highest sea cliff and Europe’s highest at 580 meters (1775 feet). From this location, views of Camara de Lobos and Funchal can be seen. The Cabo Girão Skywalk is optional.
25 min
Ribeira Brava Beach
The tour stops in Ribeira Brava, a town named for its wild river. The main site is the mother church, built in the 16th century and altered over time, featuring Flemish artwork and a Manueline baptism fountain. The fort of São Bento stands on the sea promenade. Visitors can have coffee here.
25 min
Ponta Do Sol
Ponta do Sol is one of Madeira’s sunniest places and features a small village set in a steep valley with dense banana plants.
15 min
Posto Florestal Fanal
The tour climbs to the Fanal Forest on Madeira’s mountain plateau. This forest is known for its 600-year-old trees with twisted branches and often a mysterious fog. Weather permitting, there is an optional 15-minute walk through the laurel trees.
30 min
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
After a zigzag road drive, the tour arrives at Porto Moniz, where natural sea pools are the main attraction. The promenade extends from the pools to the pier and includes restaurants serving local seafood and other dishes.
120 min
Miradouro do Veu da Noiva
Leaving Porto Moniz, the route follows the north coast through Seixal village. The tour stops at Miradouro do Véu da Noiva to view one of Madeira’s famous waterfalls, Brides Veil.
10 min
Sao Vicente
São Vicente is a small town with narrow streets, old whitewashed houses, and a 17th-century mother church.
15 min
Serra de Agua
The last stretch passes through Serra de Água, a mountainous area where the diverse peaks of Madeira’s mountains can be seen before the tour concludes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Madeira Small Group West Tour with Waterfalls, Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Pools
by Madeira Island Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€62Overview
This small-group bus tour lasts about eight hours and covers the west side of Madeira, focusing on waterfalls, coastal views, and forest landscapes. The group size is limited to 15 people for a more personal experience with a professional local guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for locations in Funchal, Canico, and Camara de Lobos, and the vehicle has air conditioning. The tour starts at the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, where the guide will point out the harbor and the area Winston Churchill once painted. Next, the group visits Cabo Girão, Europe’s highest sea cliff at 580 meters, where views over Camara de Lobos and Funchal can be enjoyed; access to the Cabo Girão Skywalk is optional. Then the tour continues to Ribeira Brava, where you will see the 16th-century mother church with Flemish artwork and a Manueline baptism fountain, plus the São Bento fort on the seaside promenade. A coffee break is possible here. Afterward, the tour stops in Ponta do Sol, known as one of Madeira’s sunniest spots with a small village surrounded by banana plants. Then the group climbs to the Fanal Forest on Madeira’s mountain plateau. This forest has 600-year-old trees with twisted branches, often shrouded in mist. Weather permitting, there is an optional 15-minute walk through the laurel trees. The next main stop is Porto Moniz, reached by a zigzag road, where natural sea pools are the highlight. There is time to walk along the promenade and visit local restaurants offering seafood and traditional dishes. Leaving Porto Moniz, the tour travels the north coast route through Seixal village and stops at Miradouro do Véu da Noiva to view the famous Brides Veil waterfall. The final stops include São Vicente, a small town with narrow streets and a 17th-century mother church, and Serra de Água, where you will see a variety of Madeira’s mountain peaks before returning. Food, drinks, gratuities, and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Baia de Camara de Lobos
The tour begins in Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village west of Funchal. The port is a small creek with a beach and harbor, surrounded by houses on the bay’s edge. This village was painted by Winston Churchill in 1949 because of its scenic setting.
20 min
Cabo Girao
After visiting Camara de Lobos, the tour proceeds to Cabo Girão, the world’s second highest sea cliff and Europe’s highest at 580 meters (1775 feet). From this location, views of Camara de Lobos and Funchal can be seen. The Cabo Girão Skywalk is optional.
25 min
Ribeira Brava Beach
The tour stops in Ribeira Brava, a town named for its wild river. The main site is the mother church, built in the 16th century and altered over time, featuring Flemish artwork and a Manueline baptism fountain. The fort of São Bento stands on the sea promenade. Visitors can have coffee here.
25 min
Ponta Do Sol
Ponta do Sol is one of Madeira’s sunniest places and features a small village set in a steep valley with dense banana plants.
15 min
Posto Florestal Fanal
The tour climbs to the Fanal Forest on Madeira’s mountain plateau. This forest is known for its 600-year-old trees with twisted branches and often a mysterious fog. Weather permitting, there is an optional 15-minute walk through the laurel trees.
30 min
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
After a zigzag road drive, the tour arrives at Porto Moniz, where natural sea pools are the main attraction. The promenade extends from the pools to the pier and includes restaurants serving local seafood and other dishes.
120 min
Miradouro do Veu da Noiva
Leaving Porto Moniz, the route follows the north coast through Seixal village. The tour stops at Miradouro do Véu da Noiva to view one of Madeira’s famous waterfalls, Brides Veil.
10 min
Sao Vicente
São Vicente is a small town with narrow streets, old whitewashed houses, and a 17th-century mother church.
15 min
Serra de Agua
The last stretch passes through Serra de Água, a mountainous area where the diverse peaks of Madeira’s mountains can be seen before the tour concludes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.