Experience the incredible diversity of Madeira Island on a full-day Santana Private Tour, combining some of the island’s most spectacular mountains, UNESCO-protected nature, traditional villages and breathtaking Atlantic viewpoints.
Begin your journey at Cristo Rei, where the famous Christ statue stands above Madeira’s south coast, offering beautiful panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean. From the coast, travel into Madeira’s dramatic mountainous interior towards Pico do Arieiro, one of the highest peaks on the island. At approximately 1,818 metres above sea level, this iconic location offers extraordinary views over rugged mountain ridges, deep valleys and, when conditions are right, an unforgettable sea of clouds.
Continue to Ribeiro Frio, a peaceful mountain area surrounded by the ancient Laurisilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape and one of Madeira’s greatest natural treasures. Its lush vegetation, fresh mountain air and beautiful forest scenery reveal a completely different side of the island.
The tour then reaches Santana, one of Madeira’s most distinctive towns and famous for its traditional triangular houses with colourful façades and thatched roofs. Discover an important part of Madeiran heritage while enjoying the green landscapes of the island’s northeast.
Continue along the spectacular north coast to Miradouro do Guindaste in Faial, an impressive viewpoint overlooking dramatic cliffs, mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. From here, travel to Porto da Cruz, a picturesque coastal village surrounded by imposing green mountains and volcanic landscapes.
As the journey continues towards eastern Madeira, stop at Pico do Facho for panoramic views over the coastline, Machico and the surrounding landscape. Complete the experience in Santa Cruz, a charming seaside town where traditional Madeiran character meets the relaxed atmosphere of the Atlantic coast.
The Santana Private Tour is an excellent choice for visitors who want to discover Madeira beyond the main tourist areas. In one journey, experience towering mountain peaks, ancient Laurisilva forest, traditional Madeiran culture, spectacular viewpoints and the dramatic beauty of the island’s east and northeast coast.
