This wonderful east tour of Madeira takes you to the island’s heights. Deep in the mountains, you’ll enjoy our local drink poncha, visit iconic houses and unwind at the top of a mountain peak.
East Madeira
Come along our Eastside Wonders tour and join us on a full day expedition through Madeira’s mountainous landscapes. From high peaks like Pico Areeiro to traditional mountain villages and breathtaking ocean views. While we take you from height to height, along off-road tracks, you’ll witness a variation of landscapes through the windows of our 4x4 jeep. Get ready to be blown away by the beauty of our island’s mid and eastern paradise.
Starting our east tour at Funchal, we drive to Terreiro da Luta, an iconic viewpoint over the capital city of Madeira. The statue overlooks the city and symbolizes resistance against pirate attacks in the past.
Our next stop is probably the most iconic one of this east tour. At the third-highest peak (1818 m) of Madeira, Pico do Areeiro, you can admire the mountainous landscape, lush valleys and maybe even get a glimpse of the ocean on clear days.
Behold the amazing views while we drive you along off-road tracks to a local mountain restaurant, Poiso. The restaurant owners make their own poncha, our traditional drink. Watch the magic happen in front of your eyes and enjoy a taste of this drink, as fresh as it can be.
Soak up more Madeira heritage and culture in Santana, known for its traditional thatched roof houses. This picturesque scenery also serves as our lunch spot for the day.
Continuing our east tour, we drive to Miradouro do Guindaste, the ideal place to unwind in Madeira. This idyllic setting with an endless view over the Atlantic Ocean is perfect for taking a break and soaking in nature’s beauty.
We end our east tour in Porto da Cruz, a village known for its sugar cane production. We invite you to visit the sugar cane factory (entrance fee not included) and have a drink in one of the local bars. If weather conditions allow it, you can also take a refreshing swim in the ocean.