Madeira East Tour Santana

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About this activity

Discover the traditional houses of Santana on a full-day tour from Funchal. Admire the unique charm and beauty of the region's iconic houses, and see the third-highest mountain in Madeira, Pico do Areeiro.

Leave Funchal and first head to Pico do Areeiro at 1818 meters above sea level. On the way down to Santana, make a brief stop at Ribeiro Frio to visit the trout hatchery, surrounded by a beautiful garden with rare trees and endemic plants of the island (entrance not included).

Discover Madeira's Laurisilva Forest in Ribeiro Frio, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. In Santana, see the typical houses of the region. Take a lunch break here.

On the way back to Funchal, drive along the stunning North Coast and stop in Porto da Cruz, from where you can enjoy the view of the North Coast and the impressive rock formation Penha d'Águia. Return to the hotel via Ponta de São Lourenço with its beautiful, lunar-like landscapes.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 55 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, French
Operated by: MTS Globe Portugal

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-person Guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Hotel pickup & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided

Itinerary

Pico Do Areeiro

one hour

Pico do Areeiro, the third-highest point on the island of Madeira, is located at an altitude of 1,818 metres.

From this place you can observers the unique grandeurs of Madeira's Mountainous Massif, Ponta de São Lourenço, Curral das Freiras and, on clear days, the island of Porto Santo.

Stop for free visit.
Ribeiro Frio

45 min

Ribeiro Frio is a privileged place to observe Madeira's fauna and flora.

You will also find the Ribeiro Frio Aquaculture Centre whose rainbow trout.

Stop for free visit.
Santana

2 hours

Santana, located on the north coast of the island of Madeira, presents a set of unique natural, landscape, environmental, human and cultural values of great interest.

The 'casinhas de Santana' became icons widely known nationally (and beyond) for the peculiar beauty of their architectural style.

Stop for Lunch (included) and free visit.
Porto da Cruz

45 min

Madeira's east coast, Porto da Cruz perfect for sunbathing and refreshing dips.

Also here you can find " Engenho do Norte" , the historical production of sugar cane brandy, or Madeira Rum.

There is possible to taste a number of brandies at 'Casa do Rum', next to Engenhos do Norte, Madeira.

Stop for free visit.
Ponta de Sao Lourenco

45 min

Ponta de São Lourenço is on Madeira's east coast. This volcanic peninsula offer you a panoramic views over the north and south sides of the island. On clearer days, it is possible to see Porto Santo Island.

The semi-arid climate, exposure to north winds the

undergrowth is one of the peculiarities of this place.

Stop for free visit.
Machico

45 min

Machico offers you a elegant bays to take a pleasant stroll along the crystal-clear sea that bathes the entire municipality. In addition, this municipality, marked by unique cultural traditions, has several viewpoints, historical monuments, beaches and green areas.

Stop for free visit.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

The Editory Garden Funchal
Hotel Windsor
Enotel Magnolia
Pestana Casino Park
Rocamar Hotel
Hyatt Ziva Madeira
Royal Savoy Hotel
Duas Torres
Pestana Churchill Bay
Orca Praia Hotel
Aqua Natura Bay
Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Resort

and 38 more pickup points

The Pickup information will be emailed within 24 hours of receiving the reservation. Please ensure you have entered the hotel name or accommodation address on your reservation.

If your hotel or specific accommodation pickup is not available, we will provide you with a nearby meeting point.

Pickup time depends on hotel location. You will be informed at a specific time between 8 and 9 am.

Using your ticket

Please be ready at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to your pick-up time. If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided. Kindly confirm you have received your meeting point details with according pick up time.

Printed voucher is recommended.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.