Description

Past picturesque landscapes and imposing panoramas

At the beginning the trip goes through the lively fishing village of Camara de Lobos, which Winston Churchill used as a backdrop for his hobby painting. On the second highest cliff in the world, the Cabo Girão (589 m), you will not only be amazed by the view into infinity - far across the Atlantic - but also by the "Skywalk".

This is followed by a detour to the former fishing village of Ribeira Brava, which has blossomed into a small tourist town.
Tip: You are welcome to try a queijada (pastry), very well known for this region.

The trail leads to the Encumeada Pass (1.007 m). Once at the top you have a magnificent view of the valleys of Ribeira Brava in the south and São Vicente in the north of our beautiful island.

Now we continue past the north coast, which is rugged by the rough climate of the Atlantic.

After a stop at the well-known "Bridal Veil Waterfall" which flows along an amazing backdrop, Porto Moniz is not far. Here are the well-known lava pools, which are the largest on the island. They were created by volcanic activity and constant erosion over the millennia and are a great refreshment, especially in the summertime.

After lunch in Porto Moniz, you will experience the impressive Paúl da Serra plateau at around 1.500 m, which is a nature reserve and is considered the most important area for groundwater recharge on the island. Erika is also at home here, but in a completely different size than you might be aware of.

Excursion organizer: MTS - Mediterranean Travel Services Incoming Portugal, SA