At the western end of the island, Ponta do Pargo is a quiet rural parish with a lighthouse perched on high cliffs. It is one of the best places in Madeira to watch the sun set over the Atlantic.
The lighthouse stands on cliffs more than 300 m above the sea, with views along the west and south coasts. Nearby viewpoints and cliff-top paths make it easy to find a quiet spot for the sunset.
The area is agricultural and peaceful, with small villages, orchards and a levada running across the plateau.
Combine Ponta do Pargo with Calheta and Ponta do Sol on the sunny south-west coast, or with Porto Moniz to the north. A car is the easiest way to get there.
Ponta do Pargo is one of the best spots, together with Ponta do Sol and the viewpoints of the south-west coast.
A day tour of roughly 8.5 hours through the west of the island, with stops including Achadas da Cruz, Seixal and Fanal. Suits visitors who want to cover the west in one day.
from €75 per person
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Day trip in a small group from the south coast over the central plateau to the north, with stops at Ribeira Brava viewpoint, Fanal Forest and the natural pools of Porto Moniz.
from €35.22 per person
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Suits nature lovers who want waterfalls, forest scenery and a swim in natural pools on a sightseeing tour of western Madeira. Bring swimwear if you plan to bathe.
from €39 per person
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Full-day overview of the northwest: Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz's volcanic pools, Paúl da Serra and Seixal. Fanal Forest is a short stop of about 30 minutes.
from €40 per person
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Full-day drive along the west coast for viewpoint and scenic-road fans, including Cabo Girão with its glass skywalk. Pickup details are sent the day before.
from €40 per person
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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 Sol One of the sunniest villages, with a pebble beach and the Anjos waterfall. 