Portugal · Geological Wonders

8-Hour Madeira Nature Tour to Porto Moniz with Cabo Girão

8 Hours Round trip from Porto Moniz Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão's suspended glass platform at 580 m
02 See the beautiful Véu da Noiva viewpoint and waterfall
03 Enjoy Porto Moniz's amazing natural lava rock pools
04 Taste Poncha, Madeira's typical drink made with sugarcane brandy, lemon juice and honey

Sign up for this tour to witness the amazing sea cliff glass-bottom viewpoint at Cabo Girão, the biggest plateau of Paúl da Serra, and the amazing natural lava rock pools in Porto Moniz. Stop at the beautiful Véu da Noiva waterfall, visit colourful fishing villages, and taste the local drink called Poncha.

Halt in the Encumeada area, where you can taste Poncha, a typical alcoholic beverage made with local sugarcane brandy, lemon juice, and honey.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Funchal, Madeira Island

Languages English, French, German, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

West Madeira Tour to Porto Moniz

Start with a visit to Câmara de Lobos with your Madeira tour guide, followed by Cabo Girão at 580 m high, which is famous for its suspended glass platform.
Proceed through the parishes of Ribeira Brava, Ponta de Sol, where some of the most beautiful banana plantations are located, and Paúl da Serra, where you will enjoy a short hike.
Stop in Porto Moniz, where you can have lunch and enjoy the natural pools.
Pass by the famous Véu da Noiva viewpoint while crossing the parish of São Vicente.
Halt in the Encumeada area, where you can taste Poncha, a typical alcoholic beverage made with local sugarcane brandy, lemon juice, and honey.

Where this trip takes you

Cabo Girão glass-bottom viewpoint, Paúl da Serra plateau, Porto Moniz lava rock pools, Véu da Noiva waterfall

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Porto Moniz 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Free pick-up in Funchal, Caniço and Câmara de Lobos
Certified Madeira tour guide
Hotel drop-off

What's Not Included

Lunch

Know before you go

The west tour will leave you with traditions, landscapes, and very colourful fishing villages. Visit Câmara de Lobos, followed by Cabo Girão, the amazing sea cliff glass-bottom viewpoint, and the biggest plateau of Paúl da Serra in the heart of the island. Continue to the amazing natural lava rock pools in Porto Moniz, where you will stop for lunch and have time to take a swim, followed by Seixal, with a stop at one of the beautiful waterfalls, Véu da Noiva.

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