Madeira North Offbeat: Boaventura, Sao Vicente, Pta Delgada
Ponta Delgada North of Madeira
Boaventura North of Madeira
Espigão Viewpoint
Sagrada familia Madeira Version
Serra de Agua Valley
Fajã dos Padres Madeira
Poncha time Madeira North

Seeking a journey that takes you beyond the ordinary? Join us on our "Offbeat" tour through the heart of Madeira. A tour designed to discover the hidden gems and lesser explored corners of the island

  • Discover the "end of the world": Espigão
  • Explore Madeira's very own Sagrada Familia
  • See the beautiful São Vicente, a highlight in the north
  • Be in awe with the hidden beauties Ponta Delgada and Boaventura
  • Taste a traditional Poncha
Included
  • Transportation from meeting point in Funchal Center, Lido and Caniço.
  • Local Driver/Guide.
  • 1 small Water (on the ride in the van).
  • 1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá) and one coffee (bica or garoto).
  • Insurance by local law.
Not included
  • Transfer from outside Funchal or Caniço to meeting point.
  • Lunch.
Duration8 Hours
Bring along
  • rainjacket
  • sunhat
  • sunscreen
  • warm clothing
ParticipantsMaximum 8 People
Important information
  • Please be aware that the weather in Madeira is unpredictable, it has a sub tropical climate and can change unexpectedly during the day. That means sometimes paths or places are closed by the local authorities or it might be too dangerous to do the originally planned trip. In these cases we are doing our best to inform you in time and offer you alternatives, but sometimes we need to be flexible on the tour day itself.
  • The start time given is an estimate. We will contact you one day before via email, Imessage or whatsapp to inform you what time you should be at the pick up point you selected.
  • Times during the tour are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.

Further information

We will pick you up at one of our Meeting Points, either in Funchal city center, Lido or Caniço. Let's go creating Heartbeat Moments!

Miradouro Fajã dos Padres:

Coffee TimeOn the way from Funchal to the Miradouro Fajã dos Padres, we will make a short stop for a get together to explain the day's plan over a strong Bica or Garoto. Once at the Miradouro, a fantastic view of the farms and terraces deep down the coast awaits us.

Madeira's authentic agriculture.Espigão: the "end of the world"

We continue to Espigão, the "end of the world". The breathtaking panoramic view of the imposing valley shows Madeira's untamed nature. Simply beautiful!

Madeira's Sagrada Familia

Our tour continues to a place you wouldn't expect to find here: the Sagrada Familia. It is Madeira's version of the iconic masterpiece in Barcelona. Mr. Macedo built and designed the small chapel for his neighbors over 15 years. A curious but fascinating place, this little chapel stands quite unexpectedly in the middle of the green mountains.

Serra de Água: beautiful valley

The road continues to Serra de Água. This small village is located in a wide, deep valley surrounded by high mountains. No crowds have arrived here yet and the nature around the place is just beautiful.

Encumeada: postcard landscape

(Smartphone)Camera ready? The viewpoint Encumeada is located at an altitude of 1007 meters and offers a fascinating panoramic view of the north and south coast of Madeira.

São Vicente: highlight in the north

Our next stop is São Vicente, our favourite place in the north. Here we go up a few steps to the famous church tower. A great photo motif and an even greater view from up there, because from here you have a unique perspective on the rugged charm of the island.

Ponta Delgada: hidden beauty

Ponta Delgada is a hidden village that is often overlooked. Wrongly so! It is beautifully situated between lush greenery and blue sea. Let yourself be enchanted by its charm!

Local Poncha in Boaventura

To finish the day, we stop in Boaventura. It is one of the oldest colonized villages and is practically isolated from the rest of the island. Due to its isolated location, Boaventura has preserved much of its original charm, e.g. many of the old mansions, some of which are listed as historic monuments. We explore the place and show you the best spots. And: we wouldn't be Heartbeat Madeira if we didn't toast the day with an authentic Poncha. Cheers to us and cheers to this beautiful island!

Back to Funchal: cheers to new memories

Our adventure may be coming to an end, but the fun doesn't have to stop for you. Back in Funchal, we'd like to recommend our favorite poncha bars where you can toast the day with your new friends.

€70.00
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