Santa Cruz Trip Overview
Regarded as one of Madeira most popular tours,
From your hotel, we make our way to Camara de Lobos where beautiful landscapes were painted by Sr. Winston Churchill in the 1950. The drive through Estreito de Camara de Lobos, where the vines were first introduced and still exist today, Cabo Girão the highest sea cliff in Europe 580m skywalk viewpont, Brief stop in Ribeira Brava to visit old monuments including the church, Paul da Serra Madeira´s popular flat plateau at 1500m above sea level. Embracing the beautiful laurel forest views (great highlight of Madeira) through Madeira´s little green Scotland. Arriving at Porto Moniz (natural volcanic pools) where swimming can be enjoyed in summer. The tour continues along the North coast where waterfalls are visible. Drive through the village of São Vicente where nature will escort you up to the Encumeada pass 1007 (This stop is not done in rain or bad weather). Return to the Hotel.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Santa Cruz, Portugal
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Santa Cruz, Madeira Islands, Portugal
Regarded as one of Madeira most popular tours,
From your hotel, we make our way to Camara de Lobos where beautiful landscapes were painted by Sr. Winston Churchill in the 1950. The drive through Estreito de Camara de Lobos, where the vines were first introduced and still exist today, Cabo Girão the highest sea cliff in Europe 580m skywalk viewpont, Brief stop in Ribeira Brava to visit old monuments including the church, Paul da Serra Madeira´s popular flat plateau at 1500m above sea level. Embracing the beautiful laurel forest views (great highlight of Madeira) through Madeira´s little green Scotland. Arriving at Porto Moniz (natural volcanic pools) where swimming can be enjoyed in summer. The tour continues along the North coast where waterfalls are visible. Drive through the village of São Vicente where nature will escort you up to the Encumeada pass 1007 (This stop is not done in rain or bad weather). Return to the Hotel.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Madeira Portugal
This is one of the great attractions in this tour, know as skywalk of Madeira 580m, the highest cliff in Europe amazing views of the cultivated small terraces and sea view.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, Rua do Lugar, Porto Moniz, Madeira 9270-156 Portugal
This is our swimming stop and lunch stop (not included in the tour)
There are two sets of pools, the pools that are payed for there is more space ideal for families and children, there is a restaurant and changing rooms and a restaurant near to the pools. On the other side of the road there another set of pools where they charge no entrance fee.
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes
Stop At: Camara De Lobos, Camara De Lobos, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Fishing Village of Madeira Island.
Duration: 20 minutes
