Porto Belo Walking Tours: Explore History

Adventurous villages and spectacular views make Madeira perfect for those who wish to spend their holidays off the beaten path. This is the perfect tour.

Join on this 4x4 tour to Northwest side of Madeira in an open-roof 4x4!  Starting with pickup from your hotel or accommodation, climb aboard for a ride to Serra d'Água - a beautiful valley along the the interior of Madeira, with amazing cliff-views of the sea surrounded by the gorgeous scenery.  Your guide will take you to the old forest roads to Ginjas, Paúl da Serra, Fanal and Porto Moniz.  You will have a chance to swim in the volcanic lava pools, visit Seixal and São Vicente, take photos, visit small villages. This is a small group excursion with maximum 8 person per car.

Northwest 4x4 excursion, forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, & volcanic pools. Enjoy the countryside off the beaten track in a 4x4 vehicle with knowledgeable, experienced and fun guide. We will show you the Northwestern side of Madeira, you will meet the local traditions, culture, history, "levadas", forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, swim at the volcanic lava pools, local food, traditional drinks including the "poncha". On this experience you will have a 15 minutes easy walk at a levada, you will see the Fanal forest with the native trees "Ocotea foetens" )some of these are over 500 years old). On this tour we will pass at , Serra d'Água, Ginjas, Estanquinhos, Paúl da Serra, Fanal, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal and São Vicente. If the weather alows, you have time to swim at the volcanic pools.

Beeing with a small company, means you will be touring with a small group with our UMM cool army open top jeep, in a calm relaxed laidback trip driving trought the old roads and offroads ever since its possible, going local with a local for the best landscapes on our way to Porto Moniz were you will have the chance of swimming in one of the most amazing natural sea swimming pools of the worlds are. Beeing with a small company like us, we asure our groups are also small, and our routes personalised on this 8 hour tour !

This is a guided walk with a small group and certified mountain guide just for you, or for your small group. When travelling support the local small business, walk with one local small business, avoid the big group walks, we believe in persons, not in numbers

This 2 day full east and west + 1 half day Curral das Freiras tours package gives you an overview of the island at an affordable price. This package starts at different days and different times. In advance you will be contacted to schedule the package with you. Pickups will be made at hotels located in Funchal and Caniço at no extra cost. It is possible that minor delays may occur due to traffic. During the excursions the driver gives historical and cultural information of the places to visit, making some short stops on the way for the visitor to be able to contemplate the beautiful sights and monuments taking some pictures. Meals are not included in the price, but we make a 90-minute midday stop for lunch. We're back at the hotel at 16:30 / 17:00 December 25th and January 1st we do not do excursions. We work with qualified and experienced people in tourism.

Our aim with this tour is an opportunity to see many things as possible in a short amount of time, showing how beautiful the northwest side of our lovely island is. This experience is intended to explore many things, but no to be done in a hurry, creating unforgettable memories through a calm and safe pace while always providing an optimal experience. By exploring our local villages and narrating about old times, you gain a perspective on the way our people used to and still live nowadays with their culture and traditions. The road from São Vicente to Seixal are lined with waterfalls, creating beautiful and natural views of water flowing down rocks and cliffs. Moreover, we have valleys, rock formations, black sandy beach, rock pools, making this tour an excellent choice. With prior and current agreement, this tour can be tailored.

Welcome to your private transportation! At THE, we are committed to turning your travels into memorable experiences. Forget about fixed and shared schedules – embrace the freedom to travel at your own pace. Why choose THE? Unparalleled reliability: Our fleet of vehicles is maintained to the highest standards, ensuring your journey is smooth and safe. Professional drivers: Experienced guides who not only know the routes but also understand the importance of friendly and courteous service. How it works? Schedule your trip: Use our simple platform to book your private transfer. Choose the location, time, and vehicle that meet your needs. Enjoy the journey: Relax and enjoy the trip while our expert drivers take care of everything. Arrive in style: Arrive at your destination gracefully and on time. Your satisfaction is our priority. Fleet: Tesla, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc...

Spend a day admiring the picturesque scenery of Madeira. Start today with a beautiful view over Camara de Lobos, followed by stunning views from Cabo Girao, the second highest sea cliff in the world. Capture the wonderfull views from Paul da Serra. Visit the charming villa of Porto Moniz and the beautiful and unique natural pools, Sao Vicente, Cabana São Jorge and Santana, this tour will be the highlight of any visit to Madeira.

With these routes you will be able to discover a little more about our culture, traditions and customs. Specialized and wheelchair friendly service

Visit Fátima, one of the largest Shrines in the World We are going to visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, it is the place where Our Lady appeared to the Shepherd. We visited the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary over 100 years old. We arrived in Vila Nova de Gaia to visit the viewpoint of Serra do Pilar, and we will have a panoramic view of the whole of Porto. In Porto we will visit Livraria Lello, which served as inspiration for the writer of the Harry Potter Book. We visited the Torre dos Clérigos dating from 1753 which is the tallest building in the city with its clock to give hours to the whole city. Visit the São Bento Train Station with its walls lined with Azuleijos, go down to the Ribeira next to the Douro River, and we will visit some wine cellars, and taste the famous Port wine. We continue our trip to Óbidos, where we will find a Medieval Village In Óbidos you have to drink a Ginjinha, which is a liqueur made with wild cherries.

Why going directly to Lisbon from Porto, taking the coastal highway, and with a few stops, it is possible to visit the Medieval and Fortified town of Obidos, The fishing and surfing town of Nazare and the traditional town of Aveiro. In one way and one day, you will get a glance of Portugal, the history and the new surf trend. Through the tour we will have taste of the Portuguese gastronomy, the chocolates in Obidos, the sea food in Nazare and the Aveiro egg pastry. And of course will be glad to show you our country, to explain the history and legends behind the sites we visit

Why going directly to Lisbon from Porto, taking the highway, and with a few stops, it is possible to visit the historical Coimbra and the Religious Fatima. In one way and one day, you will get a glance of Portugal, our history, tradition and culture. Fatima is well known due to the Virgin Mary appearance in 1917, and for it Sanctuary, it is a place of Catholic pilgrimage. While Coimbra is full of history, home of one of the oldest universities in the world, with its magnificent Joanine Library, the entire University Complex, the Monastery of Santa Cruz and the medieval houses. And of course we will be glad to show you our country, to explain the history behind the sites we visit.

The tour begins with the departure towards Câmara de Lobos (fishing village where the famous swordfish is caught). Then, pass through Cabo Girão (highest cliff in Europe with 580 meters offering magnificent views of the sea, Câmara de Lobos and Funchal). We continue our journey along the coast to Ribeira Brava. We start climbing up Encumeada to the plateau of Paul da Serra (1400 meters). Descend to Porto Moniz where you can admire the natural pools. Stop for lunch (lunch not included). Then, return by the northern coast, passing through Seixal and São Vicente. Climb to Encumeada (1007 meters) from where we can see the sea from both sides. Return to Funchal. On January 1st and December 25th there are no excursions.

We are a company focus on providing services and equipments necessary for people with reduced mobility enjoy the nature and walks without conditioning. We provide a off road chair that enable the access to walks or levadas and trails on mountain as well local touristic zones in city. We also have a ramp that enable access on stairs. We do tours All Over island and specific trails on mountains. FORGET EVERYTHING WHAT YOU SAW ... FORGET ALL WHY HAPPENED ... DARE YOURSELF WITH NATURE ... CHEIRE THE FLOWERS ... HEAR THE NATURE ... BREATHE PURE AIR ... BREATHE NATURE ... LET'S GO TO INIMAGINABLE PLACES ... PLACES TO STAY WITHOUT WORDS ... PLACES ONLY FOOTPRINT ... HEAR ... FEEL ... RELAX ... DISCOVER ... MADEIRA IS NOW ACCESSIBLE