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Discover The East  Madeira Island
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Discover The East Madeira Island

Departure from the hotel at 9:00 am towards the parish of Camacha to observe the wicker factory and all its process. Afterwards, climb to Pico do Areeiro at 1818m, where you can observe the beautiful mountains and surrounding valleys and even the parish of Curral das nuntas, deep in one of the great valleys. Descent to Ribeiro Frio, where there is a nursery of trout that later are dropped in the brook.
A visit to the center of Santana is followed to observe the typical triangular houses with thatched roof, followed by another stop in Faial. Returning to Funchal, you will have two more stops, at the belvedere of Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico.
Return to the hotel by 5:00 p.m.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Camacha parish church, Sitio da Igreja, Camacha, Madeira 9135-381 Portugal

Camacha is a beautiful village located in a wooded area, over a high plateau, at the Northeast of Funchal, in Madeira. This village is famous for its excellent basketing and its folkloric group.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pico do Arieiro, E 202, Funchal, Madeira 9000-900 Portugal

Be surprised by the imposing views offered by the third highest peak in the island of Madeira.
Pico do Areeiro
Pico do Areeiro
© F.C. Madeira Tourism
The Pico do Arieiro Pike, 1818 meter high, is the third highest summit in the Island of Madeira. It is highly advised to climb all the way up to the top of this mountain to enjoy the great beauty of the volcanic landscape and its wonderful views.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio, Er103 Parque Natural de Ribeiro Frio, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal

Ribeiro Frio is an exquisite place, surrounded by aromatic forests, offering a welcoming environment. Its hillsides are crowded with numerous plant species and make up the Forest Part of Madeira. Here, taking advantage of environmental benefits, it has been installed a little trouts fish farm. Obviously, the trout is one of the most recommended dishes of its neighboring restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Miradouro do Forte do Faial, VR1, Santana, Madeira 9230-067 Portugal

Main town of Santana with an incredible view to the Eagle's Rock, Porto Santo, Ponta de São Lourenço and the farming villages that were crossed after Ribeiro Frio.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santana, Madeira Portugal

Santana is one of the nicest and most colorful villages in Madeira. Here, its inhabitants used to live in beautiful wooden cottages with roofs ending in the narrow head (Palheiros). Some of them still survive among the modern constructions, especially those close to Queimadas area.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Miradouro da Portela, Caminho do Lameirao, Machico, Madeira 9200-162 Portugal

The Miradouro Portela, or Portela Lookout Point, situated between Porto da Cruz and Machico, allows visitors to observe one of the most beautiful landscapes in Madeira. The coastal lookout point boasts a panorama of mountains, villages and the sea as well. Time spent here is worthwhile, especially with a lunch at Miradouro da Portela Restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ponta de Sao Lourenco, Baia da Abra, Machico, Madeira Portugal

You'll visit Ponta de São Lourenço, and your experience will be enriched by having a guide to point out native vegetation and wildlife, that you might miss if you were alone.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Praia de Machico, Rua do Leiria, Machico, Madeira 9200-107 Portugal

The city of Machico takes up a little cove in the mouth of the Valley of the Ribeira de Machico. Here took place the landing of Zarco in Madeira for the first time in 1420, claiming for Portugal an island which was known by the sailors since ancient times.

Duration: 1 hour



Duration:8 hours
Commences in:Funchal, Portugal
Country:Portugal
City:Madeira Islands

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