If you are a nature lover, Madeira Island is without a doubt the perfect destination for you. We can say that when you are on this beautiful island, you will be dazzled by all the treasures of nature that are offered to you. Stroll along the most beautiful levadas and paths in Madeira.
Porto Santo is the smaller of the inhabited islands of the Madeira Archipelago. It lies in the Atlantic Ocean, at the South-western tip of Europe, about 500 km from the coast of Africa and 1000 km from Continental Europe. It takes around 1hr 30 min to fly from Lisbon to Porto Santo Island.
What a glorious day out this is, with so many delights to see. Pico do Arieiro, which at 1810mtrs is breathtaking, Ribeiro Frio, and the noted trout hatchery, Santana home to the ‘A’ framed cottages.
Then, travel up through a lush valley region to the mountain pass of Encumeada at 1007 m, with a wonderful view over the north and the south coast. Next descend to the north coast till Porto Moniz, famed for its volcanic rock swimming pools, passing through São Vicente & Seixal.
City-tour, enables you to discover the highlights of Funchal, Madeiras capital. Across the city centre, visit the old city quarters with its typical streets, full up with live and colourful.
This excursion calls first at Pico dos Barcelos, which enjoys superb views of Funchal, before winding it’s way up the mountain to the view point of Eira do Serrado.
