Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Funchal
Funchal- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quinta Tallinus)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Botanical Garden with exotic plants and panoramic views
- Visit the 15th-century Sé Cathedral with its distinctive wooden roof
- Wander through the São Tiago Fort on the coastline, now a hub for modern art
- Discover the statue of Cristiano Ronaldo
- Experience sliding down hilly streets on wicker toboggans
- Taste Madeira wine at one of the city's wineries
Landmarks Botanical Garden Sé Cathedral São Tiago Fort Cristiano Ronaldo Statue - Day 2
Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo
Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quinta Tallinus)
Optional Activities
- Trek from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, the most panoramic route on Madeira
- Enjoy views from Pico Ruivo, the island's highest mountain at 1862 meters
- Take a break at the mountain hut below the summit of Pico Ruivo
- Savor a refreshing Coral beer, a local island brewery brew
Landmarks Pico do Arieiro Pico Ruivo - Day 3
Encumëada Pass Levada Walk
Encumëada Pass Levada Walk- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quinta Tallinus)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the famous levadas from Encumëada Pass with ancient irrigation channels, tunnels, and waterfalls
- Taste poncha, a sweet mix of sugar cane distillate, fresh citrus juice, and honey
- Try Nikita, a cocktail made from beer, white wine, pineapple juice, and vanilla ice cream
- Swim in the natural lava pools of Porto Moniz with clear ocean water protected from wild waves
Landmarks Encumëada Pass Porto Moniz Natural Lava Pools - Day 4
Risco Waterfall and Fanal Laurel Forest
Risco Waterfall and Fanal Laurel Forest- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quinta Tallinus)
Optional Activities
- Hike along levadas to witness Risco waterfall and 25 Fontes Falls with a picturesque rock pool fed by 25 springs where you can swim
- Enjoy a snack or refreshment at the pleasant cafe at the end of the longer circuit trail
- Explore the Fanal laurel forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site, especially mystical when shrouded in fog
- Marvel at the 600-year-old trees in the Fanal forest with twisted, moss-covered branches
- Cool off and relax in the natural lava pools of Porto Moniz
Landmarks Risco Waterfall 25 Fontes Falls Fanal Laurel Forest Porto Moniz Natural Lava Pools - Day 5
Santana to São Lourenço Peninsula
Santana to São Lourenço Peninsula- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quinta Tallinus)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Santana and admire the traditional triangular Casas de colmo houses, stopping at local cafes
- Hike the easy trail across the São Lourenço peninsula with breathtaking cliff and ocean views
- Refresh yourself at the oasis with a bar and restaurant before the island's easternmost point
- Take a dip in the ocean at one of many beautiful beaches along the way if weather is pleasant
Landmarks Santana São Lourenço Peninsula - Day 6
Vereda Boca do Risco
Vereda Boca do Risco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quinta Tallinus)
Optional Activities
- Hike along the scenic Vereda Boca do Risco cliffside path with magnificent ocean views and lush, flowering surroundings
- Marvel at the breathtaking panoramas of the turbulent sea and the eastern peninsula
Landmarks Vereda Boca do Risco - Day 7
Funchal Departure
Funchal Departure
