Full Day Tour of Madeira West: Cabo Girão & Porto Moniz

Eight stops along Madeira's southwestern and northern coasts, from terraced cliffs to natural volcanic pools.

A full-day guided tour of western Madeira departing from Funchal covers eight stops across the island's southwest and north coasts, including the dramatic Cabo Girão sea cliff, natural volcanic pools at Porto Moniz, and five traditional villages. The tour runs eight hours with a professional guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or German, hotel pickup included, and lunch at Porto Moniz.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Madeira West Coast Highlights

• Visit Lobos fishing village
• Explore Ribeira Brava town
• Walk in Madalena do Mar village
• Stop at Bishop's Fountain Viewpoint
• Lunch and swim at Porto Moniz
• View waterfall at Véu da Noiva
• Visit São Vicente village
• See views from Cabo Girão skywalk

The experience

The tour leaves Funchal and heads south to Câmara de Lobos, a fishing village famous for its colorful boats and the poncha drink that originated there. From there it moves to Ribeira Brava, a seaside town built around a stream (its name means "wild river") with a church, cafes, and a promenade facing the coast. The route then passes through Madalena do Mar, a quiet village wedged between steep cliffs and banana plantations that cover the hillside in green, before stopping at Bishop's Fountain Viewpoint in the mountains for views over valleys and the Laurissilva Forest.

The tour then crosses to Madeira's northwestern tip and Porto Moniz, where you stop for lunch and can swim in natural volcanic pools carved into lava rock and filled with seawater. From there it heads back east along the north coast, passing the Véu da Noiva waterfall viewpoint (a tall cascade dropping down cliffs into the ocean, named for its resemblance to a bridal veil), and the village of São Vicente, built in a green valley with traditional architecture and access to volcanic caves. The final major stop is Cabo Girão, one of Europe's highest sea cliffs at 580 meters, where a glass-floored skywalk lets you look straight down over terraced farmland and the towns below.

The guide is a live professional who speaks your language and knows the stops. All fees and taxes are included in the price. Pickup from your hotel in Funchal is arranged. Specialized infant seats are available if needed, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Funchal.
• a professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or German.
• all entrance fees and taxes.
• and lunch at Porto Moniz.

Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 09:00, from € 35 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (under 7)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Feeling Madeira - Tours & Walks

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both coasts of western Madeira in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself. The guide handles the driving and timing, and you move through eight stops from fishing villages to sea cliffs to volcanic pools without arranging any of it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 7).

What is Cabo Girão and why is it on this tour?

Cabo Girão is one of Madeira's most famous landmarks, a sea cliff that rises 580 meters above sea level: one of Europe's highest. It has a glass-floored skywalk where you can look straight down over the ocean, terraced farmlands, and the coastal towns of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal below, making it a major photo stop and the tour's signature viewpoint.

Can I swim at Porto Moniz?

Yes. Porto Moniz is the lunch stop on this tour, and the main attraction there is a set of natural volcanic pools formed by lava rocks and filled with seawater. You have time to swim, relax, or walk the oceanfront while eating fresh seafood at a local restaurant.

How many villages does this tour visit?

The tour stops in five traditional villages: Câmara de Lobos, Ribeira Brava, Madalena do Mar, São Vicente, and the lunch stop at Porto Moniz. It also includes viewpoint stops at Bishop's Fountain, Véu da Noiva waterfall, and Cabo Girão.

Is hotel pickup included in Funchal?

Yes. Hotel pickup from your accommodation in Funchal is included, and the guide will arrange the exact time when you book.

How long is this tour?

The full tour runs eight hours from pickup to return, covering the southwest and north coasts of Madeira with stops at villages, viewpoints, and Porto Moniz for lunch.