Madeira Quintas Drive

Quinta do Monte  / or Quinta Rochinha 

Arrival and delivery of the rental car with all the required documents needed for the week. Monte is your first destination. Gourmet dinner and overnight stay . 

Quinta do Monte / or Quinta Rochinha 

Perhaps a trip to downtown Funchal will interest you with its colorful market and/or its botanical garden with year-round blooms? A visit to the oldest winery, the "adegas de São Francisco" for a glass of Madeira is a must! Or just relax ..... 

 Estalagem do Vale/ Quinta do Arco

Drive along the coast to the imposing Cabo Girão cliff that drops 580 meters deep into the sea! Continue through the vineyard region of Câmara de Lobos to Ribeira Brava. The small streets of this quaint town invite you for a lovely stroll. In the early afternoon, Quinta Rochinha, in Ponta do Sol, with its priceless view over the Atlantic Ocean (due to its altitude) is your destination. Dinner included .

 

Estalagem do Vale / Quinta do Arco

Enjoy the beautiful pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or take a short hike on the Scottish -style Paul da Serra plateau or in the Rabaçal nature reserve, which is densely covered by heather and laurel. We have many hiking suggestions! 

Quinta Alegre.

From São Jorge the journey goes today to the north-western tip of the island, Porto Moniz. The fascinating coastal road offers you wonderful views! In Porto Moniz is the sea swimming pool with natural pools made of lava rock. A very special swimming pleasure! Now continue along the southwest coast, make a detour to the lighthouse of Ponta do Pargo before you reach your next accommodation in Estreito da Calheta. Dinner and overnight.

 Quinta Alegre

Take part in a boat trip to watch whales and dolphins in Calheta or go on another hike in the nature reserve of Rabaçal ... or just enjoy the beautiful garden of the quinta and relax by the pool area with a panoramic view. A detour to the Casa das Mudas cultural center is also worthwhile. Overnight at Quinta Alegre.

Quinta Albatroz

From São Vicente continue along the northcoast via Boaventura, São Jorge and Santana. Visit the tipical houses of Santana and continue  on to Faial and Ribeiro Frio, a nature reserve on the island (The Laurissilva ) . Continue through the Poiso and heard towards Santo Antonio da Serra  and go down to Santa Cruz. Quinta Albatroz is situated down below the aiport in Santa Cruz. Enjoy the lovely pool area with access to the atlantic ocean.Dinner included.

Day 8 

Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, depart to the airport.