SECRET MADEIRA LDA

Regarded as Madeira’s perfect puzzle, where every piece fits, known as the window to perfection. From your hotel, we make our way to Camara de Lobos where beautiful landscapes were painted by Sr. Winston Churchill in the 1950. Driving along the old narrow roads of Estreito de Camara de Lobos, where the vines were first introduced and still exist today, Cabo Girão the highest sea cliff in Europe Madeiras pride and the second highest in world, descending to Ribeira Brava to visit old monuments including the church, continuing our drive leaving the southern villages, through to Paul da Serra Madeira´s popular flat plateau at 1500m above sea level. Embracing the beautiful laurel forest views (great highlight of Madeira) through Madeira´s little green Scotland. Arriving at Porto Moniz (natural volcanic pools) where swimming can be enjoyed. The tour continues along the North coast where waterfalls are visible. Drive through the village of São Vicente where nature will escort you.

Come and live Madeiras history. Starting from the reception on your hotel we make our way to Camacha the wickerwork factory passing the Eucalyptus and Mimosa forests unto the breathtaking mountains of Pico do Arieiro at 1800m above sea level descending to Ribeiro Frio where you will find the trout hatchery and the Santana UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE. Taking the old road of Faial, Santana will be the next stop where you will find the traditional thatched houses and vines. Along the North coast sugar cane terraces are still visible. We then leave the North unto the Southeast coast the old capital of Madeira Machico where the first Portuguese settlers arrived in the 15 century. The next stop is at Ponta de São Lourenço the eastern point cape of the Island where the rock formation will astound you, we then return to hotel.

This half day trip takes you to the Northern part of the Island in a beautiful Vine Village you find the remarkable natural caves of Madeira where a guided thirty five minute tour takes down into a Lava Tube surrounded by stunning rock formation small pools of water where the wine dealers use to cool down their bottles. This tour is only available in english and portuguese. After the cave tour a visit to the geological centre of Madeira where more information is provided and at the end we show a movie on this island was formed. A visit to the village to see the old chapel and a stop in quinta grande to see the amazing viewpoint of this coast, once used by the priest as a place to hide. This tour is guided from the hotel. Recommended as a half day program for the family.

IIsolated from the rest of the island, lies the Nuns Valley, a caldron surrounded by lava rock a perfect contrast. Leaving Funchal to Pico dos Barcelos one of Madeiras unique viewpoints. We then make our way up to Eira do Serrado where the chestnut trees and eucalyptus are seen at every angle. At 1094m above sea level, (if weather permits) you will be able to see the view to the Nuns Valley. Lost stop is at Monte one of Madeira´s old touristic stops with a visit to the church, for those who want a little adventure, you can try the toboggan rides.

During this excursion, you will be visiting, a banana farm in Funchal, taking the old road to another interesting local family vegetable and fruit farm, a cattle farm that provides most of its milk for the making of our famous “requeijão” cheese, and see the old milking techniques. Stop for lunch in a typical restaurant in the sugar cane region and visit the only rum factory in Europe that operates with steam. After lunch a drive through countryside to see all the flowers in season and drive through the cheese factory.

Enjoy your holiday in the comfort of our Mercedes Private Tour. Recommended for families. We will help you make your itinerary. Choose your own pick up time. Stop as long as you like in any of our attractions. Private Mercedes tour gives comfort of time and places Not shared by others. Have your own guide for the tour Highly Recommended.

Travel with your family, friends in the our minibus tour that takes 8 pax, giving you the freedom to make your own itinerary, pick up time chosen by our guests. Stopping where you want and as long as you want. This tour includes your own guide to take you around. This type of service is not shared with others. Recommendable tour.