About this trip
This is a self-drive tour of Madeira, giving you the freedom to move at your own pace while still having a route mapped out for you. Over 8 days you cover the island's coastline, villages and typical dishes, with your own car doing the work between stops.
Expect a mix of driving days and time to wander — coastal roads, small fishing villages and local food rather than a packed sightseeing schedule. It suits travellers who want Madeira's landscapes and culture without being tied to a coach or a guide's timetable.
What you'll do
- Drive the emerald coastline through fishing villages including Santo da Serra and Boaventura
- See the Véu da Noiva waterfall and hear the local legend behind its name
- Eat local gastronomy in Ponta do Sol
- Sample traditional dishes in Funchal
- Take in Madeira's landscapes and villages at your own pace
- Self-drive — you'll be behind the wheel for most of the route
- Partially guided, so some sections are independent exploration
- Suited to travellers comfortable driving unfamiliar coastal roads
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Santo da Serra · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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