Go West tour

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Funchal, Portugal

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Cabo Girão sea cliff and glass platform, Village of Ribeira Brava and historic church

Paúl da Serra plateau and mountain vistas, Porto Moniz volcanic natural pools

Véu da Noiva waterfall viewpoint, Village of São Vicente

Encumeada viewpoint with dual coast views

Western Madeira Tour Showcases Coastal Cliffs, Mountain Plateaus, and Volcanic Landscapes

A full-day journey across western Madeira offers first-time visitors an introduction to some of the island’s most celebrated natural landmarks and traditional villages. The adventure begins at Cabo Girão Skywalk, where one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs provides spectacular panoramic views over Camara de Lobos and Funchal from its dramatic glass viewing platform.

Continuing along the southern coast, the tour reaches the historic village of Ribeira Brava, home to a 15th-century church, a lively municipal market, and peaceful gardens surrounding the town hall. The route then climbs into the highlands of Paul da Serra, Madeira’s largest mountain plateau, where expansive landscapes, levadas, and sweeping valley views reveal a striking contrast to the island’s coastline.

Descending toward the north coast, visitors arrive at Porto Moniz, renowned for its volcanic natural swimming pools filled with crystal-clear Atlantic water. Following free time and lunch, the journey continues to the iconic Véu da Noiva Viewpoint, where a slender waterfall cascades dramatically from the cliffs toward the ocean below.

The final section of the tour visits the picturesque village of São Vicente before climbing to the Encumeada Viewpoint. From this elevated location, travelers can admire both Madeira’s northern and southern coastlines in a single panoramic vista, providing a memorable conclusion to a day that highlights the island’s remarkable diversity of landscapes, history, and culture.

Western Madeira Tour Showcases Coastal Cliffs, Mountain Plateaus, and Volcanic Landscapes

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Professional local guide
Comfortable transportation
Multiple scenic viewpoint stops

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Discover the wonders of Funchal, Portugal with this unforgettable experience. This western Madeira journey is ideal for first time visitors who want to explore the island’s most iconic viewpoints, villages and natural wonders. The experience begins at Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, where the breathtaking height and suspended glass platform create unforgettable panoramas over Câmara de Lobos and Funchal. The coastal drive then leads to the charming village of Ribeira Brava, home to a fifteenth century church, a lively municipal market and peaceful gardens surrounding the historic town hall. The shift in scenery becomes dramatic as the route climbs to the wide open plateau of Paúl da Serra, a serene stretch of high altitude landscape known for levadas, sweeping valleys and lush mountain views. Highlights of your tour include: Cabo Girão sea cliff and glass platform, Village of Ribeira Brava and historic churchPaúl da Serra plateau and mountain vistas, Porto Moniz volcanic natural poolsVéu da Noiva waterfall viewpoint, Village of São VicenteEncumeada viewpoint with dual coast views. This western Madeira journey is ideal for first time visitors who want to explore the island’s most iconic viewpoints, villages and natural wonders. The experience begins at Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, where the breathtaking height and suspended glass platform create unforge. This tour includes: Professional local guideComfortable transportationMultiple scenic viewpoint stops. This western Madeira journey is ideal for first time visitors who want to explore the island’s most iconic viewpoints, villages and natural won...