From rugged coastline to fairytale houses, this full day excursion of eastern Madeira is a showcase of everything that makes the island so special. You'll discover the historic towns of Machico and Santana as well as the natural gems of Ponta da Rosto and Pico do Areiro. There's also a levada walk and traditional lunch to look forward to.
From here, we'll make our way to the lookout points of Ponta do Rosto and Portela. It's then time for an authentic, freshly prepared lunch in a local family-run restaurant in Santana – a town famed for its triangular homes, which look like gingerbread houses. Gonçalo says, ‘These homes are unique to Santana. They're made of stone with thatched roofs – which are replaced every three years – that reach almost to the ground. Mostly built in the 16th century, attics were used to store seeds.'
The great outdoors take centre stage in the afternoon, with a trip to Ribeiro Frio Natural Park. You'll get to walk along a stretch of the Levada dos Balcões
From here, we'll make our way to the lookout points of Ponta do Rosto and Portela. It's then time for an authentic, freshly prepared lunch in a local family-run restaurant in Santana – a town famed for its triangular homes, which look like gingerbread houses. Gonçalo says, ‘These homes are unique to Santana. They're made of stone with thatched roofs – which are replaced every three years – that reach almost to the ground. Mostly built in the 16th century, attics were used to store seeds.'
The great outdoors take centre stage in the afternoon, with a trip to Ribeiro Frio Natural Park. You'll get to walk along a stretch of the Levada dos Balcões
- Machico: Visit historic Machico and the fairtyale houses of Santana
- Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto: Admire the views from Ponta do Rosto and Portela lookouts
- Ribeiro Frio: Discover Ribeiro Frio Natural Park and Levada dos Balcões
- Pico do Arieiro: Look down on the clouds from lofty Pico do Arieiro at 1,800m
- Santana: Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch in a local family-run restaurant in Santana
Included
- Lunch & drink
- Transport
- Guide
- Poncha tasting
Not included
- Gratuities
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests with walking difficulties will not be able to do the short levada walk
- Maximum number of guests per guide is 18
- Bring suitable footwear
- Recommended for guest to take warm coat, rain coat or umbrella in Winter season
- Depending on the weather conditions, excursion may be done in reverse order - guide will decide on the day of the tour
- Itinerary may be subject to change due to operation reasons
