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Discover the highest peaks of Madeira Experience places, traditions and customs

Highlights

• Peak of Areeiro (3rd highest mountain on the island)
• Santana (Typical houses of Santana)
• Ponta do Rosto (Viewpoint on the eastern end of the island overlooking the north

Description

Our tour starts with a visit to the parish of Camacha, where football was played for the first time in Portugal. Then we go up to Pico do Areeiro, the 3rd highest peak of the island, (1818 m) with a splendid view over the central mountainous massif. We then descend towards the Ribeiro Frio Forest Park, where we can visit the trout nurseries and observe some of the endemic species of the Laurissilva forest, such as the laurel tree (Laurus novocanariensis). We continue our journey to Santana, in the north of the island, passing through the parish of Faial. In Santana, the only town in the north of the island, the highlight is its famous 'thatched houses'. On the return trip, we go down towards the parish of Porto da Cruz, situated by the sea and where we may visit a sugar cane rum factory. We continue to the Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto in Ponta de São Lourenço, at the eastern end of the island, with sweeping views of the cliffs of the north coast. We return to Funchal, passing before the Pico do Facho viewpoint, with views over the Machico valley.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Information

• this tour will take place rain or shine

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund