Full day Island-wide pickup
West Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari
Porto Moniz lava pools, Seixal's black sand, the Fanal laurel forest and the Cabo Girão cliff skywalk, in a small open 4x4 with a local driver.
from €55
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A pebble-beach town at the mouth of a big valley, halfway along the south coast.
Ribeira Brava sits where the island's main north–south route meets the sea. It has a long promenade, a pebble beach, a 16th-century church with a striking tiled tower, and an ethnographic museum.
In town
The seafront is wide and unhurried, with cafés facing the water and a small fort turned tourist office. The São Bento church holds a Manueline stone font and a decorated bell tower.
The Museu Etnográfico da Madeira, in an old sugar-cane mill, is one of the better wet-weather stops on the island.
Local tips
- — The natural junction for a west-coast day: north via Encumeada, west via the coast road.
Guided trips here
Bookable tours that include or focus on this spot.
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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3 hours Ribeira Brava 5.0(11)Ribeira Brava on Sundays with Sandro Vicente (With Transfer)
Explore the village of Ribeira Brava, from its geological origins to its role in Portuguese maritime expansion, in an authentic way.
from €48
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3 hours Funchal MarinaSunset Catamaran Cruise
Sail the south coast at golden hour from Funchal marina — a relaxed catamaran cruise with a swim stop and the chance of dolphins along the way.
from €40
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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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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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