Madeira East Island Day Trip from Funchal

This tour lasts about 8 hours and allows you to admire breathtaking landscapes, steep cliffs and traditional villages. A bus will pick you up from your hotel in Funchal - you can also transfer to a central point in the city - and depart for the eastern part of Madeira. A local guide and lunch are also included in the price.

If you wish, you have the option of adding a trip along the levadas, man-made canals that carry water from the interior to the coast. In Madeira, there are about 200 of them and they pass through landscapes of unspoilt nature, often characterised by lush Laurisilva forests. This is a tropical rainforest with laurel, heather, willow and other species. If you add this option, you will also have the opportunity to visit a trout farm.

As a general rule, the itinerary touches on the following localities:

• Camacha - A small rural village in the mountains of the island. It is mainly known for the production of apples and wicker, to the extent that it houses a factory-museum dedicated to this material. It is also the site of the first football match ever played in Portugal.
• Santana - Classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this village lies at the foot of Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest mountain. Here you will find the famous triangular houses, characterised by their thatched roofs. They date back to the 15th century, when the Portuguese settled on the island.
• Faial - A municipality that was home to a thriving sugar industry in the 16th century. It is located by the ocean and has a beautiful natural swimming pool. A stop for a three-course lunch is planned here.

The activity is designed for small groups - less than 10 people - allowing for a more engaging and enjoyable experience.