Portugal · Rural Experiences

traditional Farmers Market Open 4X4 Half Day Tour

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Caniço. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the traditional farmers market in Santo da Serra
  • 02 See local fruits, traditional cakes, homemade liqueurs, and bolo do caco
  • 03 Stop at Christ the King statue for views overlooking Funchal
  • 04 Travel by 4x4 through local villages and countryside roads
  • 05 Explore a non-touristic side of Madeira
  • 06 Pass through Garajau, São Pedro, Aguas Mansas, Lamaceiros, Santo da Serra, and Machico

Discover a more local side of Madeira on this half-day 4x4 tour to the traditional farmers market in Santo da Serra. Visit a non-touristic market where Madeirenses shop for everyday produce and browse local specialties including unique fruits, traditional cakes, homemade liqueurs, and garlic bread known as bolo do caco.

Along the way, enjoy a scenic off-the-beaten-path route through Garajau, São Pedro, Aguas Mansas, Lamaceiros, Santo da Serra, and Machico. You will also stop at the Christ the King statue for sweeping views over Funchal and travel along steep old roads through local villages where farming is still done by hand.

You will also stop at the Christ the King statue for sweeping views over Funchal and travel along steep old roads through local villages where farming is still done by hand.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • €5.00 p/p - Santa Cruz, Camacha, Jardim da Serra, Ponta do Sol
  • €10.00 p/p - Caniçal, Ponta Delgada, Machico, Caniçal
  • pick up at the cruise dock extra fee - €5.00 per person
  • €15.00 p/p - Porto da Cruz, Jardim da Serra, Santo da Serra, Ponta Delgada
  • €20.00 p/p - Santana, Faial, Prazeres

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We do the pick up at the hotels / cruise dock / guest houses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Caniço.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Caniço.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Caniço..

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