West Madeira day tour from Funchal, about 8 hours
A full-day outing from Funchal to explore the western side of the island without driving yourself. Allow around 8 hours.
- 8 h
from €39 per person
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Câmara de Lobos
Ten minutes west of Funchal, Câmara de Lobos is a fishing village of colourful boats, steep lanes and small bars. Winston Churchill painted the bay in 1950, and it is often said to be the home of poncha.
What to do
Walk around the harbour, where fishermen still repair their boats, and climb to the viewpoint where Churchill set up his easel. Try a fresh poncha in one of the small bars and grilled fish by the water.
The village is the starting point for a visit to Cabo Girão, just above it, and for vineyard visits in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Learn more about local drinks in our Madeira wine and food guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Câmara de Lobos from Funchal?
By bus from the city centre, by taxi or as part of a tour. Tuk-tuk tours from Funchal also go there.
Tours that go here
Tuk-Tuk Trip to the Fishermen's Village
A guided visit starting in Funchal that covers sights and restaurants along the way. Suits anyone after a relaxed introduction to the area by tuk-tuk.
from €39 per person
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Câmara de Lobos Fishing Village by Tuk-Tuk
Suits photo lovers: the ride follows old roads and stops at viewpoints around the fishing town where poncha, the traditional Madeiran drink, was first made.
- Easy
from €40 per person
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Half-Day Jeep Safari: Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão
A compact off-road outing for travellers who like variety: Fajã das Galinhas, the Boca dos Namorados viewpoint, a poncha stop and the Cabo Girão skywalk. Runs for half a day.
from €45 per person
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Flowers of the Forest: Câmara de Lobos 4x4 Jeep Tour
A full day by 4x4 from Câmara de Lobos to mountain viewpoints, a local bar stop and the volcanic sand of Praia Formosa. Suits those who like variety and off-road tracks.
- Easy
from €45 per person
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Cabo Girão Skywalk and Câmara de Lobos Tuk-Tuk Tour by MadTuk
A relaxed tuk-tuk ride to the glass platform at Cabo Girão, then a stop to wander the streets of traditional Câmara de Lobos. Guides add local history and culture.
- Easy
from €55 per person
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Half-Day Buggy Tour from Câmara de Lobos
A half-day buggy ride on dirt tracks and mountain roads for travellers who want a more adventurous view of Madeira. Some stops are reachable only with specialised vehicles.
from €135 per person
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Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão Half-Day Tour
Combines a fishing village, the glass walkway at Cabo Girão and winding dirt tracks to Jardim da Serra. A guide shares local history; poncha at a café if weather allows.
- Easy
from €200 per person
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Prices are indicative and may change. The final price is shown by the booking platform. Prices checked: October 16, 2026.
Keep planning
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Porto Moniz Natural lava pools on the north-west tip. -
Seixal Black-sand beach, natural rock pools and terraced vineyards on the north coast. -
Fanal forest Ancient laurel trees in the fog on the Paul da Serra plateau. -
Cabo Girão A glass skywalk on one of Europe's highest sea cliffs. -
Curral das Freiras (Nuns' Valley) A village deep in a ring of mountains, with a dramatic viewpoint. -
Ponta do Pargo The lighthouse at Madeira's westernmost point, famous for sunsets.