Top Madeira Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 34

faja dos padres is a hidden gem on south of madeira island. it is a small piece land at the foot of a towering cliff, acessible only by cable car. It offers a unique refuge for those who seek tranquility, nature and gastronomy. Today, visitors can enjoy the organic farming, the pebble beach, the cozy cottages and the beachfront restaurant that serves delicious Madeiran cuisine. A small paradise of lush greenery and exotic fruits nestled at the foot of a towering cliff. We will walk around the crops and see the tropical fruits.

Get to know the natural landscapes of Madeira on this guided hike through the forest. See wildlife and diverse flora, while learning about the zone from your expert guide. This pleasant walk starts in Prazeres, and travels to the south of the Island to the area of Raposeira. You will be picked up from your accommodation in Madeira by your driver and professional guide and taken to the beginning of the guided tour. Through the Levada, you can see some rich wilderness and wildlife and learn about it all from your expert guide You can enjoy views of the valleys, the eucalyptus and pine trees and learn about the Levadas, which were carved into the cliff to help carry water down to the farms and plantations. You will also pass some traditional houses and their residents at work farming.

This circular route has as its starting and ending point at the Forest Park of Ribeiro Frio, an area widely visited by tourists and residents. Enjoy pickup from your accommodation or the Port of Funchal and head to the Forest Park of Ribeiro Frio, an area widely visited by tourists and residents. Follow an easy and accessible path and enjoy the unique landscapes surrounding the trail.  Continue along the trail to reach the bridge, where you will ascend to Chão das Feiteiras. This irregular and somewhat slippery section of the trail have open spaces that allow you to enjoy the surrounding landscape, as well as some ponds and waterfalls that supply the Levada. The climb continues until reaching Chão das Feiteiras, a leisure area used by many Madeirans to enjoy time outdoors with family and friends. The route then descends down a section of stone path to Ribeiro Frio.

Soak up a sunrise unlike any other with the help of a guide to show you their favorite vantage point on Pico do Areeiro. Ideal for early birds in Madeira, you enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup, ensuring you don’t have to worry about navigating the island traffic through bleary eyes or running late for the sunrise.

Ribeiro Frio is a place famous by its diverse attractions. Here the visitor can find a beautiful garden, a famous trout pond and the beginning of wonderful walking trails. This trail in particular, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful in Madeira. You can enjoy the natural heritage of the island, since the trail is full of endemic species of regional flora and fauna. The magnificent vegetation fills the eyes and soul of the hikers, involving them in a peaceful environment. The shining sun infiltrates between the laurels and other plants of this area. In this quiet walk the hiker goes side by side with the levada that flows slowly along the trail. • Distance: 10.7 Km  • Duration 3 to 4 hours • Difficulty: Easy • it includes: Levada, Path, Lagoon, Waterfall, Birds, Laurisilva Forest, Endemic flora, Tunnel, Abyss, Vertigo

The trail starts at Levada do Alecrim, in the area of Rabaçal. Follow the course of the levada until you get to a detour to the path that will take you to Lagoa do Vento. Turn left on the path and start to descend. From here the path radically changes and you start walking in the heart of nature. The floor is sometimes irregular and can be slippery, so caution is advised. Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings and enjoy a completely different and unique walk! Enjoy the panoramic views from the several viewpoints than you find along the trail. Continue down until you reach the magnificent lagoon Lagoa do Vento. The immensity, serenity and beauty of this lagoon make of this place an inspiring place! • Distance: 6.7 Km  • Duration 3 to 4 hours • it includes: Levada, Path, Lagoon, Waterfall, Birds, Laurisilva Forest, Viewpoint, Endemic flora, Abyss, Slippery, No protection, Vertigo

The Levada dos Maroços takes hikers on a fascinating journey of discovery of the cultures and traditions of Madeira. The beautiful landscapes of this route are mainly composed of agricultural land and crops carefully worked, complemented with views over the city of Machico. Along the way you can observe the residents in their usual tasks, treating their lands or animals. Certainly will be a few hours well spent in a typical environment of the island. If you are lucky, you can find seasonal fresh fruit for sale at some points of the route at a price very appealing. This is a way to try the delights of the earth in its place of origin that is offered by the producers. • Altitude: highest 278m lowest 265m • Distance: 6.3Km  • Duration 2 to 3 hours • Difficulty: Easy • It includes: Levada, Viewpoint, Flowers, Tunnel

This walk connects Santo da Serra to Ribeiro Frio, two of the main points of interest on Madeira Island, visited not only by tourists but also by residents. The path starts at the center of Santo da Serra, through a forest road passing by the Trout Fishing Park, where you can relax for a while, having a tea or simply enjoying the surroundings. Resume the forest road until you get the levada and immerse yourself on the amazing nature, enjoying every step while you appreciate the wide variety of endemic flora and fauna of Madeira Laurisilva. Along the way you’ll find some open areas that offer magnificent views of the valley and peaks of the island. Continue walking along the levada, enjoying the energy of all this pure nature surround you. • Distance: 25.4 Km  • Duration 7 to 8 hours • it includes: Levada Path Lagoon Waterfall Birds Laurisilva Forest Endemic flora Tunnel Abyss Vertigo

Levada dos Tornos is one of the most important levadas that passes through a big part of the Madeira Island to bring water from the north to the south. This walk will take you to the very beginning of this important levada. The path begins in the area of Lombo do Urzal (Boaventura) near a group of houses and you must go up until you find the levada. Turn right and follow the levada which will lead you to the origin of the Levada dos Tornos, where you will find a beautiful waterfall. Stay for a moment in this place before returning by the same route, but this time, toward Fajã do Penedo. Along the way enjoy nature and all the surrounding, composed by the living green of the lush vegetation. You can observe several species of endemic flora and fauna of the Madeira Island, which make the walk a unique experience. • Distance: 13 Km  • Duration 3 to 5 hours • it includes: Levada Path, Waterfall, Birds, Laurisilva Forest, Viewpoint, Endemic flora, Fauna, Abyss, Slippery, Vertigo

Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a taste of peace and tranquility by going on this private tour that visits a tea house with a picturesque garden, a UNESCO-listed forest, and multiple panoramic viewpoints along the way too. As the tour is private, there’s no fixed schedule and you can choose the start time.

During the weekend all roads lead to Santo da Serra. Located at 667m high, this environmental paradise has its own characteristics. Every weekend a traditional madeiran market takes place with genuine products and plenty of gastronomy where locals and tourists get together. At this locality various Quintas (farming ranches) are available for the public to visit for free. When the market in Santo is closed we head to Funchal Farm Market to visit this amazing building constructed on 1940, here you can see all kind of fruits, vegetables and flowers the island has to offer.

This trail has its start in Machico, near the old tunnel that connects Machico to Caniçal, and guides hikers to Porto da Cruz, through a path that was widely used by local people to travel between these two locations. The beginning of the trail is accessible to anyone, made in the Levada that offers magnificent perspectives over Machico until you reach the Viewpoint of Boca do Risco, which offers a breathtaking view of the north coast of the island. Enjoy all the surroundings and scenic beauty of this spot. long the way, take some time to enjoy the sights and all the surrounding of this walk. Once you reach Porto da Cruz you can relax for a while and get to know this location of the island, full of unique cultures and traditions. • Distance: 12.1 Km  • Duration 3 to 4 hours • It includes: Levada, Path, Viewpoint, Sea, Beach, Abyss, Slippery, Vertigo

It is a route mainly on the sidewalk with a great historical importance for the parish of Curral das Freiras, since it constituted for several centuries one of its main accesses. Only in 1959, with the arrival of the first road access to the center of the locality, this route loses importance. In Eira do Serrado, a visit to the belvedere, at a height of 1095 meters, offers a superb view over the village, the mountainous massif and the Ribeira dos Socorridos valley. It is a privileged place to have the perception of the erosive capacity of the natural elements that shaped the island.

This private tour is the perfect way to explore the scenic outdoor beauty of Ponta de Sao Lourenco. Instead of organizing car hire, let someone else take care of the driving, so you can focus on the views. The route travels between the north and south of the island to showcase volcanic rock formations and magnificent seascapes, and a scenic boat trip is included too.

This is one of those trails that has a bit of everything: from the levada to the sea and back to the mountain for a unique experience, by extraordinary paths that surprise us every kilometer. The starting point of this walk is next to the old tunnel that connects Machico to Caniçal, in one of the sections of Levada do Caniçal. The path is flat and offers magnificent views over Caniçal, a beautiful fishing village that stood out until 1982 for being the center of the whaling industry. The route of the levada ends in descending way towards the center of the town. You should go on along the levada until its end and continue along the road. Enjoy the opportunity to meet the traditions and daily routines of the residents of this area. The path continues on uneven terrain across the mountain. From time to time stop to see the extraordinary view that provides this perspective, not only over the village but also the Levada and the valley.

We will take you in a private vehicle directly to the beautiful town of Seixal, where you can enjoy the famous Black Sand Beach and have a good time in this natural paradise. We will pick you up at your accommodation area and take you directly to the Majestic Seixal Beach. There you can enjoy your time swimming in this beautiful scenario, the nice rock formations, the green lush forest, and beautiful waterfalls it is here to enchant you. Swim in the 3rd Best Beach for 2022 by the Forbes Magazine and come to discover why. You will have 4h to sink in and relax your mind with the Atlantic ocean water.

Visit the Madeira Whale Museum to discover more about the island’s history of whaling—which dates back to the 1940s. You can also learn comprehensive information about dolphins, whales, and other marine life, through life-size models and stereoscopic 3D movies. To help you avoid wasted time in ticket lines, admission is included, as well as a private guided tour.

The Madeira Theme Park, located in the city of Santana, is a fantastic exhibition center dedicated to the history, science and tradition of the Madeira Islands. It occupies an area of 145,000 m2 and should not be missed by visitors; it is the only one of its kind in Portugal. The Park's main attractions are the four multimedia pavilions; "Discovery of the Islands", "Future of the Earth", "Fantastic Voyage in Madeira" and "A World of Islands, The Islands of the World". A replica of the Monte train, traditional oxcarts and nets, a traditional Santana. The visit to the garden area is open to all, an open space area disclosing some specimens of the island indigenous flora, and footpaths, which are also among some interesting features of this cultural and scientific attraction.

We will bring you to Madeira capital city Funchal, so you can see the beautiful Christmas lights that every year give to Funchal very vivid colors throughout the whole city. Come with us to discover the beauty of Funchal Christmas. We will walk in the main streets of the town to have a look at the beautiful lights with more than 1 million lights spread out in the city center. Plus we will have an amazing view over the city of Funchal at night, so you can see the city as a nativity scene.

The Levada do Norte is one of the largest and most important of the island, which runs through much of the region. This magnificent stretch of the Levada do Norte begins just below the well known Cabo Girão, leading hikers to the area of Boa Morte in Ribeira Brava. It is a very pleasant and easy trail that can be done all year round, because is located in the southern part of the island, where the climate is milder. Along the way, you can enjoy the fantastic views that arise, which highlight the parishes of Câmara de Lobos and Campanário. In these views the hiker can also observe the green fields, the carefully worked plantations and a set of houses and buildings that form the villages. Occasionally, you may find some people of the area that is handling their land, or just taking a walk. Resume: Start/End: Quinta Grande/Ribeira Brava Altitude Mín/Máx: 565 m/531 m Distance: 8.9 Km Duration: 2-4 hours

Beginning in the area of Refertas, Porto da Cruz, this trail leads hikers through a journey filled with several species of endemic flora and fauna, as well as beautiful landscapes that show some of the beauty and tradition of this island. In the first part of the journey you can admire the imposing Rock of Penha dÁguia and the picturesque buildings that constitute the nearby villages. You can also enjoy the small plots and agricultural crops, carefully crafted by area residents. At the end of this walk you will find a beautiful place with small lakes that are formed by the pure and crystalline water brought in by the river. Enjoy all the surroundings and take time to relax for a while. After resetting the energies, it is time to return, following the reverse path. Resume: Start/End: Refreta/Refreta Altitude Min/Max: 274 m/ 300m Distance: 19.3 Km Duration: 3-5 hours

Spend a day immersed in Madeira’s beautiful nature when you embark on this invigorating hike across Paul da Serra. Perfect for regular hikers, this tour offers a mix of climbs and descents along a stunning nature trail. After hotel pickup, traverse diverse landscapes, from lush forests to open paths, all while enjoying beautiful views of the Atlantic coastline and valleys like Ribeira da Janela.

Come with us and visit an unique space dedicated to Madeira’s traditional sugar cane honey cake, where you can explore its history, flavours and heritage through an interactive experience. We visit the confeitaria Felisberta, a recovered old bakery that reopened on 2026, where you can learn about the history of sugar cane in Madeira, the creation of the sugar cane honey cake "Bolo de Mel" and the recipe, and explore with the help of interactive pannels and items the truth behind our traditions. At the end you would be able to bring a souvenier from your experience

Also known as Paradise Valley Explore the south of Madeira Island and discover a hidden forest and a secret paradise. Take in views of the surrounding landscape. Begin your journey in Choupana, a neighborhood well known for its cultural and traditional aspects. In the highlands of Funchal, at the south of Madeira Island, travel through the pleasant green tones of the forest. Observe several species of flora and fauna along your trail. Enjoy the natural sounds and the magnificent surroundings of your tour.