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Fishing Villages - Southwest Tour

5 Reviews 4.40 out of 5 stars Based on 5 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Funchal, Portugal
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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

South west Tour - best way to visit Ponta do Pargo light house and the Madeira Fishing Villages.Madeira Tour Starts at Camara de Lobos and goes alone the SouthWest coast of Madeira island.Tour will take you to Visit the magnificent villages of Jardim do Mar and Paul do Mar.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal, Canico
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Please note that front seats cannot be reserved.
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will meet you directly at the hotel reception, WHERE POSSILBLEIf your accommodation is not a hotel—such as a villa or apartment , please wait outside by the main entrance.If your hotel is not on the list, please specify so pickup can be organized.Please note: Please check your email / whatsapp the day before for more precise pickup times, and locations.Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos Village, Cabo Girao & Canico areas are included in the price.Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.

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Ponta Do Sol

Heading home, Our last stop is Ponta do sol. The sunniest spot on the island, and it gets its name from sunny point. A quiet and pretty little village shoe- horned into the folds of a steep valley overhung with dense banana plantation, with a relaxed and lively air.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Prazeres

After enjoying lunch, the tour carries on the journey to discover other beautiful fishing villages. Prazeres is a small agricultural settlement around a church, with its massive towers appearing far too large for the place. The region around Prazeres still has many old one room houses built from dark basalt with unplasted walls.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponta do Pargo

Ponta do Pargo is located on the western most tip of Madeira. Alongside the cliff-top is a lighthouse, 312mts (984 ft) above the sea. The village is named after dolphin fish, (no relation to dolphins) which is fished in that area. With its lighthouse in the far overturn extreme of the island, and a fabulous view overlooking the coast, and the narrow flat lands, it is an incredible place. The village is surrounded by fields of vines and vegetables.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Paul do Mar

After leaving Ponta do Pargo, you reach paul do mar. Its exposure to the ocean, and historical periods when the sea bathed the area with seawater, once characterised the area as the Sitio da Lagoa or Alagoa (English: site of the lake or the lake). Historically, the area experienced flooding from the sea when the Atlantic submerged and inundated fields to a depth of one metre. As a result a salt factory was established. But, this was closed long ago. Since the construction of a new higher sea wall and ocean front with road and parking the sea flooding has stopped.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jardim do Mar

An instantly likeable place, the traditional fishing village of Jardim do Mar has a marine promenade which is delightful to walk. It has a sheer cliff tower above the village. It is the surfing centre of Madeira. Believe it or not, there is a route up the steep cliff which was the only route to get in and out of the village
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calheta

Calheta a pretty village set in a steep valley just above the coast. The main town of the south western coast of Madeira, a fertile sunbathed region .The town of Calheta was built in an inlet by the mouth of the stream due to the permanent sun, the recent artificial sand beach and marine make it a town for leisure.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fishing Villages – Southwest Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal, Canico
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Please note that front seats cannot be reserved.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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