3.5 hours Funchal
Madeira Wine & Food Tour
A guided walk through Funchal's old town tasting Madeira wine, local dishes and market produce, with the stories behind each stop.
from €95
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Wickerwork, folk dancing and the place Madeira's football was first played.
A hill village above Funchal that has made willow baskets for two centuries and still runs a wicker workshop and showroom. Cool, green, and a short drive from the city.
Wicker
Willow is grown in the valleys around the village, soaked, stripped and woven by hand. The main showroom sells everything from baskets to furniture, and you can usually watch weavers at work.
A plaque in the square marks the first football match played in Portugal, in 1875, by a Camacha resident educated in England.
Around the village
The Levada dos Tornos passes nearby with easy walking and tea houses along it, and the Quinta do Palheiro gardens are ten minutes downhill.
Local tips
- — It is 700 m up and noticeably cooler than Funchal — bring a layer.
Guided trips here
Bookable tours that include or focus on this spot.
2 hours FunchalFunchal Old Town & Monte Toboggan Tour
A private tuk-tuk through the painted doors of the Zona Velha, up to Monte and the famous wicker toboggan ride back down.
from €80
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7.5 hours Santana 4.9(247)Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour
Get ready to explore the enchanting landscapes of eastern Madeira, where every moment promises lasting memories.
from €67
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7 hours Santana 4.8(918)Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço
Get to know the true spirit of the Island in this unique fashion 4x4 tour, the only way to enjoy the magnificent scenery of these unknown areas. An opportunity to 'step back in time'.
from €67
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8 hours Santana 5.0(54)Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup
Why explore the East of Madeira in a noisy, polluting car when you can experience it in silence, comfort, and style? We don't just show you places– we help you feel the heart of Madeira’s wild side.
from €75
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7 hours Madeira 5.0(44)Madeira Surreal East Tour
Discover nature’s beauty while walking a scenic 1.5 km trail that offers stunning panoramic views.
from €38
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Stay nearby
Where to base yourself for this part of the island.
Avenida do Infante, Funchal
Palace Vista · Luxury 2BR opposite Savoy Palace
Three private balconies, steps from the seafront
4 guests 2 bedrooms
€275 / night
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Santa Luzia, Funchal
Funchal modern 3 bedroom bay view apartment
Large balcony with a full Funchal bay view
6 guests 3 bedrooms
€125 / night
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Within a short drive, so they combine into one day.
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