Funchal Trip Overview
On this tour, we will take you through Peaceful and beautiful villages by the sea will take you on a wonderful journey.
The villages of Ponta do Sol, Madalena do Mar and Paúl do Mar are very well known for its large production of sugar cane, banana.
We then continue our trip to Ponta do Pargo, you are able to admire one of the most emblematic lighthouse situated further west of island. Ponta do Pargo is also where we will have our lunch break stop, various snack bars, restaurants or coffee shops will be given as choice for lunch.
In Calheta village you will find one of the two man-made golden sandy beaches that Madeira has to offer.
You will have the opportunity to visit the Engenho da Calheta (Sugar cane factory) were you can admire how the sugar cane rum is made and have the opportunity to walk around the distillery.
Additional Info
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
On this tour, we will take you through Peaceful and beautiful villages by the sea will take you on a wonderful journey.
The villages of Ponta do Sol, Madalena do Mar and Paúl do Mar are very well known for its large production of sugar cane, banana.
We then continue our trip to Ponta do Pargo, you are able to admire one of the most emblematic lighthouse situated further west of island. Ponta do Pargo is also where we will have our lunch break stop, various snack bars, restaurants or coffee shops will be given as choice for lunch.
In Calheta village you will find one of the two man-made golden sandy beaches that Madeira has to offer.
You will have the opportunity to visit the Engenho da Calheta (Sugar cane factory) were you can admire how the sugar cane rum is made and have the opportunity to walk around the distillery.
Stop At: Ponta Do Sol, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Ponta do Sol is a small village in the south coast of Madeira. It’s name translates literally to “Sun Point”. It is one of the places on the island with the longest Sun exposure time.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 9360 Madalena do Mar, Portugal
Madalena do Mar is a small village situated very close to the ocean and with a large amount of banana plantations.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Paul do Mar, Paul do Mar, Calheta, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Paul do Mar is an agricultural and fishing village very close to the coast. It has good surfing conditions and has been a venue of the World Surfing Championships in 2001.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ponta do Pargo, Ponta do Pargo, Calheta, Madeira, Madeira Islands
The most western point of the island where you’ll find the Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse and some truly breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. This is also where our lunch break usually takes place.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Calheta, Calheta, Madeira, Madeira Islands
In Calheta village you will find one of the two man-made golden sandy beaches that Madeira has to offer.
You will have the opportunity to visit the Engenho da Calheta (Sugar cane factory) were you can admire how the sugar cane rum is made and have the opportunity to walk around the distillery.
Duration: 30 minutes
