Transport
Ich muss hier einen großen Lob an unsere Reiseführerin Monika geben. Sie ist geduldig, humorvoll und fürsorglich und hat uns während der Tour viel über die Geschichte und Tradition erzählt. Obwohl es nur 6 Deutschsprachigen gab, hat sie immer einmal auf deutsch wiederholt! Der einzige Abzugpunkt für mich war, der Aufenthalt an jeden Ort wäre zu kurz (max. 45 min ausschließlich des Mittags). Aber mehr geht's auch nicht, ansonsten schafft man nicht mehr 5 Orte innerhalb eines einzelnen Tages
The knockout natural beauty of eastern Madeira is in the spotlight on this full day tour. You'll have your head in the clouds at Pico do Areeiro, walk next to cute, thatched houses in Santana, have lunch at Quinta do Furão and step back in time at Ponta de São Lourenço. Joana, one of our expert local guides, says, "The lunch spot is a real treat, sitting on top of the cliffs overlooking the dramatic coast of northern Madeira. Take some time to stroll in the gardens and vineyards, it's a special place."
You'll first be whisked up above the clouds to the towering Pico do Areeiro lookout point – offering amazing views from 1,810m above sea level. Next, we'll head for the mountainside gem of Santana, a village that's home to the distinctive straw-thatched houses famous throughout Madeira. Cute and colourful, these triangular homes look like something out of a fairytale. We'll have lunch here before being whisked off for more adventures.
On a visit to a traditional sugar cane processing mill in Porto da Cruz, you'll find out about an industry that has long been a mainstay of Madeira's economy. Joana says, "One of the most important crops on the island is sugarcane, and today the processing factory is still in full operation mainly producing rum and honey molasses as it has since 1927. We'll try some of their rum as part of our visit." The final stop will lead you to Ponta de São Lourenço, one of the wildest places in Madeira, right on the easternmost point of the island.
