Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

Achadas da cruz, once we reach the bottom, peace, relaxation and breathtaking scenery await us. Simply a beautiful spot of earth between the wild Atlantic Ocean and high green cliffs.

Hey, explorers! Are you curious about the west of Madeira? Rightly so, because lush green landscapes, great coastal scenery and a fairytale forest await you. Madeira's nature in all its glory!

Enjoy a thrilling cable car ride 600 m downhill to Achadas da Cruz.
See the stunning natural pools at Porto Moniz
Be in awe by the fascinating black sandy beach at Seixal
Be transported to a fairytale at mystical Fanal forest

Included	Transportation from meeting point in Funchal Center, Lido and Caniço Cable Car Entrance fee Achadas da Cruz. Local Driver/Guide. 1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá) 1 coffee (bica or garoto). Insurance by local law.
Not included	Transfer from outside Funchal or Caniço to meeting point. Lunch. Porto Moniz Natural Pools Entrance Fee.
Duration	8 Hours
Bring along	rainjacket sunhat sunscreen warm clothing Swimwear (optional)
Participants	Maximum 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. The cable car can be closed due to weather or maintenance that could be carried out. There could be a waiting time during the cable car activity at Achadas da Cruz, we have no control on it. Some stops might get shorten time to arrive on time to the cable car before its closure.

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Hey explorer! Are you curious about the west of Madeira? Rightly so, because lush green landscapes, great coastal scenery and a fairytale forest await you. Madeira's nature in all its glory!

Achadas da Cruz: a piece of paradise

Our adventure takes us to Achadas da Cruz, one of our absolute favourite places on the island. Get ready for some thrills, because here we go 600m downhill - with the steepest cable car in Europe and a gradient of 98%. For those who get a little nervous at the thought of the cable car ride: it only takes a very short 5 minutes. It's worth it, because once we reach the bottom, peace, relaxation and breathtaking scenery await us. Simply a beautiful spot of earth between the wild Atlantic Ocean and high green cliffs. Up again, a nice view and some Portuguese coffee is awaiting us - chose between a Bica or a Garoto.

Porto Moniz: refreshing sea pools

Want to cool down? In Porto Moniz natural sea pools between black volcanic rocks are waiting for us. We will also show you the more hidden and quiet ones.

Seixal: Black sand beach and waterfalls

Seixal's black sand beach has made it to some fame on Instagram. Cameras at the ready, because the landscape with beach, sea and waterfalls is just fantastic!

Ribeira da Janela: picturesque village

Our journey continues to Ribeira da Janela. The highlight here is the impressive rock that rises from the sea and has an opening that resembles a window.

Fanal Park: fairytale forest

Afterwards we will head to Fanal and thus to the "magic forest" of Madeira. It seems straight out of a storybook. Walk among (hopefully misty) strangely shaped trees and keep your eyes peeled for the famous cows that sometimes appear out of nowhere in the mystical mist.

Poncha Time!

we stop at a local poncha bar and try the most famous drink of the island. Cheers to us!

Back in Funchal: Cheers to new memories and friends

€72.00

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