Madeira Photo Tour

Day 1 begins with flights from Nantes to Madeira, then car renting with insurance and airport reception by your guide Tristan. After the transfer to Porto Da Cruz and a tour orientation covering the itinerary and tips, enjoy a relax walk along the scenic coastal path, taking in ocean views and the village’s laid-back charm. The day winds down with a cocktail and dinner, followed by a stay at Casa Panorâmica, a peaceful B&B near Santa Cruz with sunrise views and hiking trails.

Start with car renting in Madeira, then transfer from Porto da Cruz to the Ponta de São Lourenço parking lot. Catch sunrise at Miradouro do Abismo, followed by breakfast and the PR8 hike at Ponta de São Lourenço, with sweeping ocean vistas and rock formations. Swim at Prainha Caniçal, have lunch, then stop for photos near Ponta do Rosto. Transfer back to Porto da Cruz for dinner and stay at Casa Panorâmica near Santa Cruz.

Pick up a rental car with insurance in Madeira, then enjoy a generic breakfast before the day’s main activity: a scenic four-hour coastal hike from Porto da Cruz to Machico, featuring rugged cliffs, ocean vistas, and a moderate challenge. After a generic lunch, take a taxi transfer from Machico back to Porto da Cruz. Free time allows for resting or enjoying the hotel infrastructure, followed by a generic dinner. Stay at Casa Panorâmica, a peaceful B&B near Santa Cruz, about 30 minutes from Funchal Airport, with sunrise views, hiking trails, and cozy rooms.

Start with car renting in Madeira with insurance, then breakfast before a transfer from Porto Da Cruz to Achada do Teixeira Parking Lot. From there, tackle the challenging PR-1 Hike Pico Ruivo to Pico do Arieiro, a rugged 7km route with breathtaking ridge views across Madeira’s mountainous landscape. After lunch, transfer back to Porto Da Cruz for dinner. Overnight at Casa Panorâmica, a peaceful B&B near Santa Cruz with sunrise views and hiking trails.

Day 5 begins with car renting in Madeira, then a transfer from Porto Da Cruz to Mirador Do Guindaste for sunrise over dramatic cliffs and river vistas. After a generic breakfast, hike the steep but rewarding Penha de Aguia long loop, enjoying panoramic views over Porto Da Cruz and Madeira’s rugged northern coast. Following lunch, transfer to Pico Do Arieiro, pay parking fees, and watch sunset at Mirador Ninho da Manta. Return to Porto Da Cruz for dinner, then stay at Casa Panorâmica near Santa Cruz.

Start with breakfast before renting a car in Madeira and transferring to the PR11 Levada dos Balcões parking lot. Hike San Roque do Faial and Vereda dos Balcões, a moderate three-hour route with panoramic views of Madeira’s lush valleys and rugged peaks, then continue on PR-11 and part of PR-10 in Ribeiro Frio. Transfer to Santo da Serra Sunday Farmers Market for lunch, then return to Porto da Cruz. Enjoy a relax walk in Santana and visit the Santana Traditional House, followed by a photo session at Faial Old Bridge. Dine and stay at Casa Panorâmica.

Collect your rental car in Madeira and transfer from Porto da Cruz to the Caldeirão Verde parking lot before setting out on the Caldeirão Verde Hike, a moderate three-hour trek through lush Laurisilva forest to the Caldeirão Verde waterfall. Stop for photos at Agua D’Alto Waterfall, surrounded by greenery, then continue to Pico do Arieiro for a breathtaking sunset over Madeira’s rugged peaks and clouds. End the day at Casa Panorâmica, a peaceful B&B near Santa Cruz.

Begin with car rental and breakfast before transferring to Teleférico da Rocha do Navio for sunrise over rugged cliffs and the Atlantic. Continue to PR18 Levada Do Rei, a moderate hike through Laurisilva forest to Monto De Agua de Sao Jorge waterfall, then return to Porto da Cruz for hotel checkout and lunch. Transfer to Sao Vicente, check in, and explore the Sao Vicente Caves’ lava tubes. End with a sunset walk through Fanal Forest’s moss-covered trees before dinner and staying at Zef’s chalet.

Begin with a rental car from Car Renting Madeira, then catch sunrise at Mirador São Cristóvão. After breakfast, hike through lush forest to Poço das Pulgas or Rabo do Burro Waterfall for a refreshing dip. Following lunch, enjoy a relaxed walk or car ride through Boa Ventura Valley, taking in panoramic views. Explore the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos on a self-guided city tour, then watch sunset over the Atlantic from Ponta do Sol. End the day at Zef’s chalet in São Vicente.

Begin with car renting Madeira with insurance before a generic breakfast, then enjoy sunrise at Seixal Beach over black volcanic sands and Atlantic views. Visit the Natural Pools of Seixal, cover parking fees, and join a drone photography session along the coastline. Hike the PR-14 Levada dos Cedros through laurel forests and waterfalls, pause for a generic lunch, then take a relaxing walk in Fanal Forest among ancient laurel trees and mist. End with a generic dinner and stay at Zef’s chalet in Sao Vicente.

Start day 11 with a car rental from Car Renting Madeira, then catch sunrise at Ribeira Da Janela, where dramatic cliffs and lush valleys set a serene, photogenic tone. After breakfast, walk near the volcanic rock pools of Porto Moniz, filled with crystal-clear ocean water and coastal scenery. Following lunch, explore Achada Da Cruz’s rugged coastal trails and historic windmills, including the cable car. End with sunset over the Atlantic from Miradouro Ponta da Ladeira, then dinner and a stay at Zef’s chalet in Sao Vicente.

Start with car renting in Madeira, then catch sunrise at Mirador Veu da Noiva overlooking waterfalls and coastal cliffs. After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed hike from Eira Do Serrado to Curral das Freiras with panoramic valley views. Take a photo stop at Miradouro Do Paredão on a 30-minute cliff walk, then watch sunset at Lombo do Mouro. End the day at Zef’s chalet in Sao Vicente, a cozy base for exploring Madeira’s volcanic caves, cliffs, and coastal trails.

After renting a car with insurance in Madeira, transfer from Sao Vicente to Mercado Dos Lavradores in Funchal for a visit of the vibrant market, exploring local produce, exotic flowers, and traditional crafts. Enjoy a generic breakfast before a speed boat Dolphin & Whale Watching tour off Madeira’s coast with expert guides. Following a generic lunch, transfer to Mirador Cabo Girao, Europe’s highest sea cliff, for panoramic Atlantic views. Continue to Miradouro Bica da Cana for sunset over rugged peaks and rolling clouds, then transfer back to Sao Vicente for a generic dinner and stay at Zef’s chalet.

Collect a rental car with insurance before setting out on Madeira’s levada trails. The PR-6 Hike Levada 25 Fontes et Risco is a moderate 4.5-hour route to waterfalls and lush forest. Later, hike Lombada da Ponta do Sol for two hours to Nova and Do Moinho Waterfall. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included as simple meal stops. The day ends at Zef’s chalet in Sao Vicente, a cozy base for exploring volcanic caves, dramatic cliffs, and coastal trails.

Collect a rental car with insurance, then breakfast before tackling the challenging PR-12 Pico Grande hike, a steep three-hour ascent rewarded with panoramic views over Madeira’s rugged coastline. After lunch, head to Ponta do Rosto for a golden hour session, watching sunset over dramatic coastal cliffs, a prime photography spot in eastern Madeira. Refuel the car, then take an evening flight from Funchal to Nantes.