São Vicente is a pretty village on the north coast, known for its volcanic caves, the small chapel built into a rock at the river mouth and its whitewashed old centre.
The São Vicente caves are lava tubes formed by an ancient eruption, visited on a guided tour together with a centre that explains Madeira's volcanic origins. In the village, look for the tiny chapel carved into a rock on the seafront and the old streets around the church.
From São Vicente, the coast road leads west past the Véu da Noiva waterfall viewpoint to Seixal and Porto Moniz. See also Madeira waterfalls.
Yes, especially on a rainy day: the visit is short, guided and explains how the island was formed.
A four-hour guided ride on an electric bike along the island's north coast. A good fit for cyclists who want coastal scenery with motor assistance.
from €65 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 Pargo The lighthouse at Madeira's westernmost point, famous for sunsets. 