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Funchal, Caniço and Câmara de Lobos
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Summary
See amazing views from Pico dos Barcelos, look at Nuns Valley from Eira do Serrado viewpoint, go up to the 3rd highest peak, Pico do Arieiro, and end in Camacha.
Points of Interest
- Pico do Facho viewpoint
- Santana A-Framed Houses
- Ribeiro Frio
- Pico do Arieiro
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- French
- Spanish
Additional Info
Pickup Time
Morning starts at
- Machico 08h00
- Funchal 08h45
Tour Itinerary
Machico
Machico Bay, Madeira’s discovery site by Zarco and Teixeira, features a unique valley resembling a sea and mountain-viewing balcony. It’s historically vital for its sugar cane economy and guarded by Pico do Facho, a peak named for its pirate-warning beacon.
Porto da Cruz
Driving down to the North Coast, to a rural village of Porto da Cruz. Located at the foot of a Rock called Penha d´Aguia and on the other side, steep terraced slopes. The only running sugar mill in the north coast is located in this village. Its brick chimney stands up high in the village. It has a beautiful sea promenade. This small village of Porto da Cruz has a maze of alleys and the former warehouses are being converted into cafes. Porto da Cruz is famous for its wine.
Pico do Facho Viewpoint
Machico Bay, where Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira first landed during Madeira’s discovery, features a uniquely shaped valley resembling a balcony overlooking the sea and mountains. Historically vital, it thrived with sugar cane crops and mills, vital for Madeira’s economy until the 17th century. Pico do Facho, a 320-meter-high peak on the eastern side, derives its name from the beacon that once warned of approaching pirates.
Santana A-Framed Houses
Next, visit the charming village of Santana, showcasing domestic and agricultural richness. Green terraced fields and orchards adorn the landscape, with unique triangular thatched buildings once used as cow sheds. Explore their spacious interiors.
Ribeiro Frio
Continuing your journey up hill, through small terraces lining the road where you can find all types of fruits before you reach the Madeira Laurissilva Forest. Ribeiro Frio is a delightful spot set among the Laurissilva forest. This Forest was classified in the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1999. Here the fresh clean cold water of the Ribeiro Frio (meaning cold river) are channelled into series of deep pools to create a small trout farm.
Pico do Arieiro
Ascend towards Pico Arieiro, the island’s third highest peak at 1818m. Experience the transition from lush woodland to rugged cliffs, offering stunning vistas and rare Madeira junipers on descent.
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