Portugal (Madeira), 11 Days · Tailor-made by car

Route through the Pearl of the Atlantic and Porto Santo

Enjoy a dream holiday in a subtropical paradise 860 kilometers from Europe

Are you ready to live a few magical days in a subtropical paradise located a stone's throw from the Old Continent?If so, the Madeira Archipelago, located in the Atlantic Ocean just 860 kilometers from Lisbon, is your ideal destination. Our "Route through the Pearl of the Atlantic and Porto Santo" presents the best of this Portuguese autonomous region, home to the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, the three Desertas Islands (uninhabited cliffs) and the Savage Islands. And with a temperate climate all year round, the Madeira Archipelago lends itself really well to a discovery trip by car. The first stage of the trip will take you to Madeira Island, the most populated and the largest one with 750. 7 km². Enjoy its volcanic beaches and beautiful natural pools by the sea!Its waters let you practice all kinds of water sports and even watch whales, dolphins and seals. You cannot miss the incredible laurisilva (laurel) forest formed 20 million years ago and cataloged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Nor should you pass by its authentic postcard cliffs, like those of Cabo Girão or the peculiar Punta de São Lourenço, without stopping. Madeira is also home to history and traditions, such as its ancient sugar production or its whaling and volcanic past. The second stage of the trip takes you to the Island of Porto Santo, aptly described as a beach with a piece of land attached. Up to nine kilometres of fine white sands lapped by turquoise blue waters await you in this small island of 42.17 km², a real jewel in the middle of the ocean. Porto Santo, discovered in 1418 by Portuguese sailors, is famous not only for its spectacular beach, the sands of which are said to cure all sorts of ailments (or so the saying goes), but also for being home to Christopher Columbus after his marriage to Filipa de Moniz. Because there's no need to embark on long and exhausting transcontinental trips to enjoy balmy temperatures and breathtaking beaches, which you can reach after a short two-hour flight from Spain. Enjoy paradise close to home.

Route through the Pearl of the Atlantic and Porto Santo

Departure date

Departures from March 2024 till March 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

NatureFamilies

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Santa Cruz - Câmara de Lobos - Cabo Girão - Ribeira Brava - Prazeres - Fajã da Ovelha - Ponta do Pargo - Porto Moniz

  • Day 2 Porto Moniz - Paul da Serra - Boca de Encumeada - São Vicente - Porto Moniz

  • Day 3 Porto Moniz - Ponta Delgada - Santana

  • Day 4 Santana - Porto da Cruz - Machico - Caniçal - Punta de São Lourenço - Santana

  • Day 5 Santana - Faial - Ribeiro Frio Natural Park - Pico do Arieiro - Camacha - Funchal

  • Day 6 Funchal - Curral das Freiras - Monte - Funchal

  • Day 7 Funchal - Porto Santo

  • Day 8 Porto Santo

  • Day 9 Porto Santo

  • Day 10 Porto Santo - Funchal

  • Day 11 Funchal

  • Day 12 Funchal - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Porto Moniz.

  • Selected meal plan in Porto Moniz.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Santana.

  • Selected meal plan in Santana.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Funchal.

  • Selected meal plan in Funchal.

  • Flight from Funchal to Island Porto Santo.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Island Porto Santo.

  • Selected meal plan in Island Porto Santo.

  • Flight from Island Porto Santo to Funchal.

  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Funchal.

  • Transfer from the hotel in Funchal to the airport.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- If you want to explore its natural attractions and mountainous areas we recommend taking some warm clothing.