Unforgettable Madeira Adventure in 7 Days

  1. Day 1: Ponta de São Lourenço
    45 minutes (22.7 km) from Funchal

    Spectacular peninsula with incredible views, hiking trail and crystal clear waters for snorkeling.

  2. Day 2: Rabaçal
    1 hour 20 minutes (60 km) from Funchal

    Marvelous place for hiking with enchanting waterfalls, endemic fauna and flora, and levada channels.

  3. Day 3: Pico do Arieiro
    1 hour (20.7 km) from Funchal

    Stunning scenic drive leads to Madeira's third-highest peak offering breathtaking views and exhilarating hikes.

  4. Day 4: Balcões
    50 minutes (29.6 km) from Funchal

    Enclave in the heart of Ribeiro Frio, with short and easy levada walks to take you from one impressive viewpoint to another.

  5. Day 5: Fajã dos Padres
    45 minutes (27.2 km) from Funchal

    Secluded and idyllic marine terrace with a small pebble beach, a cable car from the cliff top, and an awesome restaurant.

  6. Day 6: Monte Palace Tropical Garden
    20 minutes (4.4 km) from Funchal

    Set in the former Monte Palace Hotel, the garden houses thousand-year-old olive trees, rare and exotic plants, and astonishing views of Funchal.

  7. Day 7: Serra d'Água and Encumeada
    1 hour (30.6 km) from Funchal

    Two impressive mountain passes, surrounded by nature and rural life, with trails and spectacular views to explore as you head back to Funchal.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ponta de São Lourenço (1-2 hours, free)
  • Rabaçal (3-4 hours, free)
  • Pico do Arieiro (1-2 hours, free)
  • Balcões (1-2 hours, free)
  • Fajã dos Padres (2-3 hours, €10 for the cable car, €15-€25 for the restaurant)
  • Monte Palace Tropical Garden (1-2 hours, €12 for adults, €6 for children)
  • Serra d'Água and Encumeada (2-3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €43-€53

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, we recommend visiting the Laurissilva Forest, the Madeira Whale Museum, and the 17th-century São Vicente Caves. For those who prefer water activities, try stand-up paddleboarding or swimming with dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean. In case you need to shorten the itinerary, consider combining Rabaçal with Balcões, or Pico do Arieiro with Serra d'Água and Encumeada.

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