Madeira Southwest Exploration: A Full Day 4x4 Tour through Paul do Mar and Calheta

Embark on a thrilling full-day 4x4 tour through the stunning southwest region of Madeira. Discover charming villages, breathtaking cliffs, volcanic formations, and lush valleys. Don’t miss the chance to explore local fishing villages, waterfalls, and banana plants!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Prazeres - prazeres
Calheta - calheta
Jardim do Mar - Jardim do Mar
Campanario - Campanario
Paul do Mar - Paul do Mar
Calheta Beach - Calheta
Ponta Do Sol - Ponta do sol
Ribeira Brava - Ribeira Brava
Faja da Ovelha - Fajã ovelha
Cascata dos Anjos - (Angels Waterfall) is a waterfall located in the civil parish of Anjos, municipality of Ponta do Sol
Cais da Ponta do Sol - Ponta do Sol’s main harbour, although small, was a crucial commercial gateway to the western part of the island
Paul do Mar - small village at the coast line
Faja da Ovelha - Fajã da Ovelha
Jardim do Mar - Jardim do Mar
Igreja Matriz Do Espirito Santo - Calheta
Calheta - Calheta
Calheta Beach - Calheta
Levada do Pico da Urze - Pico da Urze
Galeria dos Prazeres - Prazeres
Canha - Canhas ponta do sol
Ribeira Brava Beach - Ribeira Brava valley
Ponta do Pargo - Ponta do Pargo is a headland located on the western tip of the island of Madeira, Portugal. It is known for its rugged cliffs and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse - The Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse, built in 1922, stands prominently on the headland and is a popular tourist attraction. The lighthouse offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and ocean, making it a must-visit destination for travelers. Additionally, the area around Ponta do Pargo is known for its natural beauty and is a great spot for hiking and outdoor activities.
Vereda da Garganta Funda - Ponta do Pargo is a headland located on the western side of Madeira Island in Portugal. It is known for its breathtaking cliffs and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse, situated on the headland, is a prominent landmark that has been guiding ships for many years. The lighthouse offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular destination for tourists visiting the island. It’s an ideal spot to witness a picturesque sunset over the ocean.

What's Included
  • insurance
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • 4x4 tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch - optional 3 course meal for €18.00
Additional Information

Embark on an open-top 4x4 journey to Madeira’s southwest. Navigate the aged pathways as your guide introduces you to the hamlet of Campanário, known for its commanding terraces and sheer drop-offs. Ascend to Paúl da Serra, located at an altitude of 1500 meters, and marvel at the rocks shaped by volcanic activity and time-wrought erosion. Behold landscape conserved by decades of rural foot traffic as villagers transported goods and livestock across the Island.

Further along this journey, we will pull over at Fonte do Bispo & Prazeres, where you can gaze upon profound and stunning beauty. Discover valleys cloaked under a lush green canopy leading to Madeira’s warmer southwest region. Pass through the fishing towns of Paul do Mar, Jardim do Mar, take in waterfalls and observe banana plantations.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
Avenida Sá Carneiro
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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N6662cptk
Mar 20, 2024
Lido and Gulia were awesome! - We booked two tours with green devil safari and both of them were super fun! The First one was wirh Giulia, she was so nice and the tour was amazing. The Second one was with Lido and he was so awesome!! Super fun and a little crazy guy, but we loved it. I can only recommend the tours with them and we will certainly book trips with green devil when we come back to Madeira
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Gml96
Jul 28, 2023
An amazing experience with a superb tour guide. - Amazing tour, seeing everything the wonderful island of Madeira has to offer. Our guide José was amazing, he reeled off endless stories and facts about the sights and places we were passing and stopped for numerous fruit breaks where we could pick from fruit from the trees to eat and he was a brilliant photographer on the scenic stops. The jeep was brilliant, an unforgettable experience. José made our tour brilliant and the sights and experiences were breathtaking. Will be recommending this tour to anyone who goes to Madeira. Diolch yn fawr! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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385kate_inad
Jun 1, 2023
The best surprise ever! - Absolutely amazing experience! Hardly recommended! My tour guide Lino was the best guide. He explained to us so many things about the island, answered all our questions. We had so much fun with his crazy driving especially on the off side roads. I have done many tours with Green Devil around the island and this one was one of the best!
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William_b
Jan 22, 2023
Great way to explore the southwest of Madeira - Lino was promp picking us up for a fun journey up into the hills and cliffs of Madeira. We made several stops in various villages throughout the trip and were given ample time to explore. Lunch was not included in the pricing but an option was provided which all guests accepted (Taskinha Da Calheta Prazeres ) and it was by far the best touring meal we have had. The jeep massages on the back roads were great and we were well entertained by Lino’s wealth of information, humor and great attitude.
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Moskvitinae
Dec 2, 2021
Hugo rocks!) - Great route and very knowledgeable and fun tour guide. Went through both highways and goat roads in a very safe manner
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Holley5
Sep 18, 2021
Excellent day tour. - Excellent day trip, by going off road you get to see and learn about parts of the island away from the holiday spots. Hugo is a great and knowledgable guide as well as a excellent off road driver. Highly recommended.
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Philippe
Aug 11, 2023
To do but it all depends on your guide - If you like 4*4 rides on rocky and dusty tracks you will be delighted by the landscapes crossed but be careful the vehicles have between 300 and 750,000 km. This excursion was not at the level of the previous one because Pedro the driver who normally also acts as a guide did not exert his talent on the explanations in French (very good driver by the way)
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