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Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal
Features
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Overview
- Enjoy a thrilling cable car ride 600 m downhill to Achadas da Cruz**
- See the stunning natural pools at Porto Moniz
- Be in awe by the fascinating black sandy beach at Seixal
- Be transported to a fairytale at mystical Fanal forest
- Marvel at Ribeira da Janela's rock formation
Activity location
- Funchal
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Estr. Avelino Pinto, 9125-257 Caniço, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop, just above the supermarket Mendonça. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
Check availability
Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, 10 Mar
What's included, what's not
- Transportation from meeting points in Funchal Center, Lido, and Caniço
What's included What's included - Cable car ride at Achadas da Cruz
What's included What's included - Local driver/guide
What's included What's included - 1 local drink (Poncha, beer, or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá)
What's included What's included - 1 coffee (bica or garoto)
What's included What's included - Insurance
What's included What's included - Transfer from outside Funchal or Caniço to the meeting point
What's excluded What's excluded - Lunch
What's excluded What's excluded - Porto Moniz Natural Pools entrance fee (3 euros)
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Bare feet, Electric wheelchairs, Mobility scooters, Smoking in the vehicle, Unaccompanied minors, Vaping
- Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, People with vertigo, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting west of Madeira, where every twist and turn reveals a new chapter of natural beauty and wonder.
First on our itinerary is the thrilling descent to Achadas da Cruz, a slice of paradise nestled amidst towering cliffs. As we glide down Europe's steepest cable car**, the world unfolds beneath us in a breathtaking panorama.
Next, we find ourselves drawn to the refreshing embrace of Porto Moniz, where we find the popular natural sea pools with the black volcanic rocks. Here, the rhythm of the ocean lulls us into a state of pure relaxation, while hidden coves promise moments of solitude and serenity. entrance fee of 3€ per person not included.
Our journey continues to Fanal Park, It seems straight out of a storybook. Walk among (hopefully misty) strangely shaped trees and keep your eyes peeled for the famous cows that sometimes appear out of nowhere in the mystical mist.
Then we descend to the outstanding islets of Ribeira da Janela where we find true enchantment, as we stand in awe of a rock formation that seems to defy gravity, rising majestically from the sea.
Our journey comes closer to and end when we visit Seixal, with the allure of a black sand beach and cascading waterfalls await.
And what better way to toast our adventures than with a sip of poncha, the island's signature drink? At a local bar, we raise our glasses to new friendships forged and memories made, savoring the sweetness of the moment.
**Cable Car Ride depending on Weather or Maintenance
CABLE CAR IS SCHEDULE TO CLOSE FOR MAINTENANCE FROM 6TH TO 19TH APRIL:
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Funchal
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Estr. Avelino Pinto, 9125-257 Caniço, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop, just above the supermarket Mendonça. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, 9060-190 Funchal, Portugal | Please choose here if you are staying in the center of funchal and await in this location at the bus stop next to the cable car.
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
PEOPLE PEOPLE - R. Simplício dos Passos Gouveia 21, 9004-565 Funchal, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop in front of the Hotel Porto Mare. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Estr. Avelino Pinto, 9125-257 Caniço, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop, just above the supermarket Mendonça. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 35, 9060-190 Funchal, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop next to the cable car. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
PEOPLE PEOPLE - R. Simplício dos Passos Gouveia 21, 9004-565 Funchal, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop in front of the Hotel Porto Mare. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal