The postcard route, slowed down
The Northwest Tour runs the full day along Madeira's wildest edge - from the Cabo Girão skywalk (Europe's tallest sea cliff) along the rugged north coast to Porto Moniz, where you get two hours of swimming in the natural lava pools, before turning back through Fanal forest at the end of the day.
What you'll see
- Cabo Girão skywalk (~25 min) - glass floor 580m over the Atlantic
- São Vicente (~25 min) - north-coast village, traditional architecture
- Aqua de Alto waterfall - photo stop on the cliff road
- Seixal black-sand beach (~25 min) - volcanic sand, cliffs and waterfalls
- Porto Moniz natural pools (~2h) - swim in lava-carved Atlantic pools
- Fanal forest (~40 min) - UNESCO laurissilva, ancient laurels in fog
- Ponta do Sol (~30 min) - the warmest microclimate on the island, closing stop
Timing
Pickup at your hotel in the morning. Full day, returning to Funchal in the late afternoon.
Format: 4x4 jeep, up to 7 passengers.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and return
- 4x4 jeep with climate control
- Professional local guide (Mauricio)
- Two hours at Porto Moniz natural pools for swimming
- All viewpoint stops
Not included: lunch, swimming gear, gratuities.
Good to know
- Bring swimwear + towel for Porto Moniz
- Cabo Girão skywalk is safe but not for severe acrophobia
- Fanal is often inside cloud - photographers welcome it; bring a jacket
- Suitable for all ages
- Cancellation: 24 hours notice, otherwise no refund
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