Madeira: Southwest Island Tour

Discover the hidden treasures of Madeira on a full-day tour of the island's southwest. Visit the picturesque village of Ponta do Sol, the banana plantations of Madalena do Mar, and the Old Sugarcane Mill in Calheta. Stop in Ponta do Pargo and see the lighthouse.

Start your journey in the village of Ponta do Sol. Stroll along the pebble beach and visit the 15th-century church. Continue to Madalena do Mar, surrounded by rocky slopes, high cliffs, and the coastline. See the biggest banana plantation in Madeira.

Arrive in Calheta, the biggest municipality of Madeira. Visit the Old Sugarcane Mill, founded in 1901, and try the delicious honey cake. Explore the local church, promenade, marina, and artificial golden sand beach.

Next, stop in the small and quiet town of Prazeres. Visit the pedagogical farm, run by the church, and try natural cider. See a variety of animals, such as pigs, goats, turkey, ducks, and donkeys.

Arrive in Ponta do Pargo. See the well-known lighthouse, built on a steep hillside at 290 meters above sea level. Continue to the traditional fishing village of Paúl do Mar, considered to be one of the warmest places in Madeira.

See the pebble beach and watch the surfers. Finally, reach Jardim do Mar, a remote village surrounded by colorful wildflowers and steep cliffs. Stroll along the promenade and enjoy the tranquility of the past.