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A self-drive itinerary dedicated to the discovery of Madeira, a floating garden in the Atlantic where lush nature meets charming villages.
A self-drive itinerary dedicated to the discovery of Madeira, a floating garden in the Atlantic where lush nature meets charming villages. The route winds along the island's rugged coastlines and mountainous interior, starting from the vibrant capital of Funchal before exploring the northern and southern slopes via panoramic roads of rare beauty.
This journey offers deep immersion into local traditions with visits to sugar cane and wine museums, contrasted with the island's geological majesty at the Cabo Girão headland and the profound Curral das Freiras valley. Highlights include rejuvenating stops on the volcanic sands of Seixal and passages through the mountain passes that define this archipelago's vertical profile.
Available from May to October, the programme includes stays in 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast included. The freedom of a self-drive format allows you to follow secondary roads and reach the most spectacular viewpoints, setting your own pace between the sea, the mountains, and local culture.
8 days in the programme
Arrive on the island of Madeira and collect your rental car Arrive on the island of Madeira and collect your rental car. Transfer to your hotel to soak up the initial island atmosphere. Overnight stay at the hotel.
A full day dedicated to exploring Funchal, the island's principal hub A full day dedicated to exploring Funchal, the island's principal hub. We recommend visiting the sugar cane and wine museums to delve into the history of local production. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Continue your exploration of Funchal and its surroundings Continue your exploration of Funchal and its surroundings. A key highlight is Curral das Freiras, nestled in a deep valley surrounded by towering mountain ranges. To admire the scenery from above, a trip to the Eira do Serrado viewpoint is highly recommended. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Depart Funchal and follow the coast heading west Depart Funchal and follow the coast heading west. Along the way, we suggest taking the secondary roads to reach Cabo Girão, a soaring headland offering exceptional ocean views. Continue to Ponta do Sol for your overnight stay.
The journey continues into the heart of the island to reach the Encumeada Pass, a centrally located mountain pass easily accessible while heading north The journey continues into the heart of the island to reach the Encumeada Pass, a centrally located mountain pass easily accessible while heading north. Arrive in Santana, famous for its characteristic traditional houses, for your overnight stay.
Explore the northern coast today Explore the northern coast today. Stop for a relaxing break at Seixal beach, known for its fine black volcanic sand. Continue towards the natural pools of Porto Moniz before returning to Santana for the night.
The itinerary proceeds along the north-eastern coast, visiting the villages of Faial and Machico, one of the island's most historic towns The itinerary proceeds along the north-eastern coast, visiting the villages of Faial and Machico, one of the island's most historic towns. Arrive in Santa Cruz for the final overnight stay of the tour.
Return your rental car to the airport in good time for your flight home Return your rental car to the airport in good time for your flight home. End of services.
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