Madeira Loop Tour Charm 8-Day Self-Guided Cycling Tour (Level 4)

by Tour provider slowtours

Region

Madeira

Duration

8 days

Guided Status

Self-Guided

Difficulty

Level 4

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

Madeira is renowned worldwide for its beautiful flowers and mild climate. Even Empress Sisi loved this Atlantic Island and sought relaxation here. Madeira's charm is timeless - discover it for yourself on an eight-day tour dedicated to the flower island. You will explore both the wild and romantic coastline and the pristine interior of the island. Very quiet roads will lead you around this island. You will only cycle on busier roads for very short sections. The steepest and longest ascents will be bridged with transfers. Nevertheless, there are several longer ascents to deal with each day. Due to the topography and also the longer and sometimes steep hills we recommend that you should have good fitness and good confidence on a bike.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Caniço

Arrival in Caniço

Day 2: Caniço – Camacha – Porto da Cruz

25 km 0 m

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Caniço – Camacha – Porto da Cruz

Day 3: Porto da Cruz – Santana –Saint Vincent

40 km 0 m

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Porto da Cruz – Santana –Saint Vincent

Day 4: Saint Vincent – Rocha Negra – Porto Moniz

35 km 0 m

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Saint Vincent – Rocha Negra – Porto Moniz

Day 5: Porto Moniz – Calheta

45 km 0 m

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Porto Moniz – Calheta

Day 6: Calheta – Funchal

50 km 0 m

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Calheta – Funchal

Day 7: Funchal cable car ride/ hike

Funchal cable car ride/ hike

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers

Catering services

Accommodation arrangements

Bike rental

Support vehicle following all rides

About the Madeira

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.

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Why Choose This Tour?

Between sugar cane mills and volcanic beaches in Porto da Cruz The Cabo Girao Skywalk The island capital Funchal This village is famous for its basket making.
You will cycle on a lovely high road right towards the East Coast.
Enjoy the beautiful views on the way to the little fishing village, Porto da Cruz.
Relax here on the beach made out of volcano sand or visit one of the last working sugar cane mills.
In Santana you will start your cycle tour.
Beforehand you should however visit the true Madeiran landmark.
The traditional, thatched farmhouses have been lovingly restored here.
The cycle route goes along a beautiful road through small, charming villages whilst always running along the length of the East Coast until you get to São Vicente.
The village, named after Saint Vincent, is located right by the sea.
It is however well-known for its 400,000-year-old grottoes.
A transfer will take you to the high plateau Paúl da Serra.
From here, you get on your bike and follow the high road past grazing cows and sheep.
A long descent will then lead you to the West Coast of the island.
Before you get to Porto Moniz, a spectacular view will leave you breathless.
Where you are staying tonight is well-known for its natural swimming pools.
The sea formed small and large pools, which are popular places to swim by both locals and tourists.
Today’s stage takes you along the West Coast and right through the UNESCO world heritage site in Madeira.
You will cycle through fragrant forests and through small villages and you will always be accompanied by spectacular views of the below lying sea.
After every curve you get a new great photo shot.
In the lively village Calheta, it was not only the yacht harbour that was rebuilt.
For the artificial beach, sand was especially imported from Morocco.
The former sugar cane village has become a popular place for locals to meetarea.
For the first third of today‘s stage, you will cycle directly along the waterside towards the capital.
From Ribeira Brava the route takes you up hill away from the coast and then you will reach the very spectacular viewpoint on the island.
At Cabo Girao, a transparent platform was built 580m above the sea.
The view down over the highest cliffs in Europe is dizzying.
A long descent will then bring you back to the coast and then into the centre of Funchal.
Colourful and lively are two strong impressions you will get from the capital of this island.
The cable car will take you on your bike free day to the popular destination of Monte.
Previously a noble health resort with grand quintas, this area offers many possibilities nowadays for an interesting day.
You can visit the pilgrimage church Nossa Senhora do Monte do Monte and the tropical garden Jardim Tropical Monte Palace.
You could also go for a lovely walk along the famous waterway, the “Levadas”.
The rapid ride to the valley is nevertheless spectacular wits one of the fantastic wicker sledges.
You will see that Madeira also isn’t boring without a bike