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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A working fishing harbour, painted boats, and the birthplace of poncha.
Ten minutes west of Funchal, this is where the black scabbard fishing fleet ties up and where poncha bars serve rum, honey and lemon in tiny glasses all afternoon. Churchill painted the bay in 1950 and the view has barely changed.
The harbour
Boats are pulled up onto the shingle rather than moored, and the fishermen mend nets on the quay in the afternoon. The Churchill viewpoint on the eastern side of the bay is where he set up his easel.
The old town lanes behind the harbour are scruffier and more real than Funchal's, with tiny bars that hold six people.
Poncha and lapas
Poncha is aguardente de cana, honey and citrus, mashed together with a wooden caralhinho. Order the traditional lemon version before trying the fruit ones. Grilled limpets with garlic butter are the standard accompaniment.
Local tips
- — Walk the coastal promenade from Funchal if you have the legs — around two hours.
- — Cabo Girão is ten minutes up the hill.
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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3 hours Madeira 5.0(232)Madeira West Coast: Old West Road Private Vintage Sidecar Tour
Indulge in a private 3-hour coastal and hillside adventure in Madeira aboard a classic sidecar motorcycle. Explore historic roads and visit some of Madeira’s most breathtaking viewpoints, including Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos.
from €165
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7 hours Madeira 5.0(74)Private Tour West Madeira
The west Tour begins in the fishing town of Câmara de Lobos. Then we journey up to Cabo Girao, the highest cliff in Europe and the second in the world.
from €190
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7 hours Porto Moniz 4.9(372)West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups
Visit some of the most spectacular views Madeira has to offer, this is one of the most complete tours you can do. From the Southern coast, through the centre plateau arriving to the northern coast. This tour stops in.
from €35
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4 hours Madeira 5.0(15)Private Tour: Regional Road Drive with Stunning Views and Poncha Drink Tasting
In this tour we cross the regional road in a VW Beetle Cabrio or other classic car towards the Ribeira Brava with passage through Câmara de Lobos and Campanário. Admire the great views along the way.
from €80
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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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