Madeira Westside Achadas da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal
Overview
Start your journey with a thrilling 98% gradient cable car descent to Achadas da Cruz**. Then, explore the refreshing natural sea pools of Porto Moniz. Next, we head to Fanal Park's enchanting forest, a fairytale-like world with misty trees and occasional surprise appearances by the local cows. visit the picturesque Ribeira da Janela with its stunning sea rock, and discover Seixal's famed black sand beach.
**Cable Car Ride depending on weather or maintenance
What's Included
- Insurance by local law
- Cable Car Ride Achadas da Cruz**
- One coffee (bica or garoto).
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá)
- Local Driver/Guide
- Lunch
- Porto Moniz
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Teleférico das Achadas da Cruz
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Porto Moniz
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Posto Florestal Fanal
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Praia do Porto do Seixal
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours are allotted for the transportation.
- The Pickup time might vary depending on your pickup location. We will contact you to inform you before your tour starts.
- **The cable car can be closed due to weather conditions or maintenance that could be carried out.
- Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.
- There could be a waiting time during the cable car activity at Achadas da Cruz, we have no control on it. Some stops might get shorten time to arrive on time to the cable car before its closure.
- No children below 12 years old is allow in this tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madeira Westside Achadas da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal?
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Activity code: C-440504P1
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 27 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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.
- Insurance by local law.
- Cable Car Ride Achadas da Cruz**.
- one coffee (bica or garoto).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- 1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá).
- Local Driver/Guide.
- Lunch.
- Porto Moniz.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madeira Westside Achadas da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madeira Westside Achadas da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Insurance by local law
- Cable Car Ride Achadas da Cruz**
- One coffee (bica or garoto).
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá)
- Local Driver/Guide
- Lunch
- Porto Moniz
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours are allotted for the transportation.
- The Pickup time might vary depending on your pickup location. We will contact you to inform you before your tour starts.
- **The cable car can be closed due to weather conditions or maintenance that could be carried out.
- Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.
- There could be a waiting time during the cable car activity at Achadas da Cruz, we have no control on it. Some stops might get shorten time to arrive on time to the cable car before its closure.
- No children below 12 years old is allow in this tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
