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Madeira’s West Coast in a Day: From Câmara de Lobos to the Clifftop of Cabo Girão
An 8-hour MB Tours bus excursion that traces Madeira’s dramatic west coast—stopping in fishing villages, across the Paul da Serra plateau and finishing at Porto Moniz and Cabo Girão—this guide orients you to the route and practical details.
Madeira’s West Coast in a Day: From Câmara de Lobos to the Clifftop of Cabo Girão.
Embark on a single, full-day circuit along Madeira’s west coast, taking in the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, the Ribeira Brava and the sun-scarred slopes of Ponta do Sol and Calheta before crossing the island’s largest plateau, Paul da Serra. The tour continues down to Porto Moniz for a lunch break, then follows the north coast via São Vicente with a high-point at the Encumeada—where you can see ocean on both sides—finishing at the dizzying Cabo Girão viewpoint.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Câmara de Lobos: Fishing-port Character
The first stop is the traditional fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, a compact harbor community that sets the tone for the west-coast itinerary.
Paul da Serra: Wide Plateau and Laurissilva Views
The route climbs to Paul da Serra—the largest plateau on Madeira—offering panoramic views over the deeply cut northern valleys covered in laurissilva forest.
Cabo Girão: A Cliff-Top Curtain Over Sea and Town
The final stop is the Cabo Girão miradouro, a high cliff viewpoint that delivers a sweeping view over the sea, Câmara de Lobos and the Funchal basin—an emphatic end to the day.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a linear, coach-led excursion that unfolds as a series of short stops and lookout points over roughly eight hours: an early meeting and pick-up at your accommodation, a morning through coastal villages and lowland towns, a crossing of the Paul da Serra plateau to descend for a lunch pause at Porto Moniz, then an afternoon traverse of the northern coast with high-elevation views at Encumeada and the concluding panorama at Cabo Girão.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is listed for and who it suits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Approximately 8 hours for the full excursion.
Lunch is not included at the Porto Moniz pause, so budget or bring money for a midday meal or snacks.
Pickup is from your accommodation / hotel.
The itinerary covers southern villages, the Paul da Serra plateau, Porto Moniz and the northern coast with stops at Encumeada and Cabo Girão.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The excursion runs for approximately 8 hours.
Where does the tour start?
Pickup is arranged from your accommodation or hotel.
Is lunch included?
No — there is a pause for lunch in Porto Moniz and lunch is not included.
Which main places will we visit?
Key stops include Câmara de Lobos, Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol and Calheta, the Paul da Serra plateau, Porto Moniz, São Vicente, Encumeada and Cabo Girão.
Is the tour suitable for children and older travelers?
The tour is presented as suitable for all ages.