West Madeira tour: Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz & natural pools

Stand on Europe's second-highest sea cliff, then swim in natural ocean pools

A guided tour of Madeira's west coast covering seven stops in roughly eight hours, with hotel pickup and a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and other languages. You visit Cabo Girão (a 580-meter cliff with a glass platform overlooking Funchal and Câmara de Lobos), then travel through villages, viewpoints and valleys before reaching Porto Moniz, where you stop for lunch and swim in natural pools fed by the ocean. Insurance is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Madeira Island Westside

• Visit Cabo Girão cliff and glass platform
• Explore traditional village and historical church
• Stop at viewpoint overlooking Levada Walks
• Lunch and swim at Porto Moniz Natural Pools
• See waterfall near the ocean
• Visit São Vicente village and mountains
• Enjoy viewpoint between North and South Island

The experience

You start from your hotel and travel west across Madeira's landscape. The first major stop is Cabo Girão, where a glass platform extends out over the cliff face, letting you look straight down to the sea far below. The views stretch across Funchal City and the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. From there the route moves through a traditional seaside village with local shops and a historical church, then passes a viewpoint overlooking the Levada Walks: the famous walking trails that cut through the island's valleys.

The tour reaches Porto Moniz in the late morning or early afternoon, where you stop for lunch and have time to swim in the natural pools: rock formations that trap seawater and create calm bathing areas right at the village's edge. On the way back, you pass a waterfall near the ocean and drive through São Vicente, a village tucked between steep mountains on both sides. The final stop is a viewpoint between the north and south coasts, offering views across the island before the drive back to your hotel.

A live guide travels with the group and provides commentary throughout the day in your choice of language. The tour suits all fitness levels, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller if needed. You're free to bring your own food to any of the stops, or purchase lunch in Porto Moniz.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup.
• live guide commentary in your choice of language.
• insurance.
• access to all seven stops including Cabo Girão's glass platform and Porto Moniz's natural pools.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Madeira Happy Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or directions to find the starting point. The guide collects you and handles the full route, which is especially useful on your first day or if you're staying without a rental.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

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

Cabo Girão is Europe's second-highest sea cliff at 580 meters, and the tour stops there because of the new glass platform that lets you look straight down to the ocean and the views over Funchal City and Câmara de Lobos fishing village below.

Can I swim during this tour?

Yes, the tour stops in Porto Moniz, where you can swim in natural pools formed by rock formations that trap seawater from the ocean, creating calm bathing areas at the village's edge.

Does the tour include lunch?

The tour stops in Porto Moniz where lunch is available, but you can bring your own food to any stop if you prefer.

How long is this tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs for roughly eight hours. Hotel pickup is included, so the guide collects you from your accommodation to begin the day.