Funchal Trip Overview
You’ll ascend to the island’s third-highest mountain, Pico de Arieiro, which affords stunning island views.
The next stop is Ribeiro Frio, the starting point of a famous levada (irrigation channel) walk, where you’ll marvel at trout pools and learn about the prehistoric forest that covers Madeira.
Following lunch in the colorful town of Santana, you’ll visit more incredible lookout points such as Ponta de São Lourenço, and stop off at Machico before drop-off at your Funchal accommodation.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Funchal, Portugal
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
You’ll ascend to the island’s third-highest mountain, Pico de Arieiro, which affords stunning island views.
The next stop is Ribeiro Frio, the starting point of a famous levada (irrigation channel) walk, where you’ll marvel at trout pools and learn about the prehistoric forest that covers Madeira.
Following lunch in the colorful town of Santana, you’ll visit more incredible lookout points such as Ponta de São Lourenço, and stop off at Machico before drop-off at your Funchal accommodation.
Stop At: Terreiro da Luta, 9050, Portugal
The first stop is at Terreiro da Luta, a beautiful viewpoint a few kilometres from Funchal.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Arieiro, E 202, Funchal, Madeira 9000-900 Portugal
Pico do Arieiro, at an altitude of 1818 metres it is the third highest peak on the island and affords breathtaking views.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ribeiro Frio, Ribeiro Frio, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Ribeiro Frio, where you can see its interesting trout farm. This area still has much of its original vegetation.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Santana, Santana, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Santana is characterised by its small thatched triangular houses. This is where we’ll make our main stop for lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponta de Sao Lourenco, Baia da Abra, Machico, Madeira Portugal
Situated in the eastern part of the island, this is the place where a fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature combine.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Machico, Machico, Madeira, Madeira Islands
The last town to be visited is Machico, a viewpoint where you can watch the bay and golden sandy beach.
Duration: 10 minutes
