East Tour Madeira

The Madeira East Tour will bring you to the highest peak accessible by car in Madeira, Pico do Areeiro, which features a spectacular view of all corners of Madeira.
Depending on the cloud coverage, you will either see a fantastic "sea" of clouds or, the iconic terrain that surrounds the island.

Another great stop is Ribeiro Frio. The area surrounding this location is part of the UNESCO site Laurissilva. This ancient forest is home to centuries-old Laurel Trees as well as indigenous flora that is only found in this part of Macronesia.

The main stop of this Tour is Santana. Here you will find replicas of the typical houses that once prevailed as the main housing for the islanders with their thatched triangular roofs. There are a few restaurants in this area and, since this stop will be around lunchtime, enjoy some of the fantastic traditional cuisine Madeira has to offer.

The final stops will be in the Machico area, the place where settlers first set foot on the island. In this area is also Ponta de São Lourenço. The Easternmost tip of the island, where you can take in the amazing view of the rocky cliffs.

Places to see: Pico do Areeiro - Ribeiro Frio - Balcões - Faial - Portela - Ponta de Sao Lourenço - Machico - Santana