Itinerary
Fly and Drive "Madeira`s coastline, 7 days"
Day 1
Machico, Hotel Dom Pedro Madeira
Arrival and handover of the rental car with all the necessary documents.
Summary: You will receive written documents on all you require for the week. Tour through Machico, where the explorers landed and find out more about the story of an unhappy love affair, which sadly, ended here on Machico´s beach...
Overnight at the Hotel Dom Pedro Madeira, in a club room with sea view.
Further information to your hotel you will find here: Hotel Dom Pedro Madeira
Day 2
Porto da Cruz, Hotel Costa Linda
Depart Machico toward the northeast in direction of the small fishing village of Porto da Cruz. Hotel Costa Linda is located right on the seafront,overlooking the waves of the North Coast. Take time for a stroll and experience the quiet northern village and all of its beauty it has to offer.
Overnight at the Hotel Costa Linda, in a superior double room with sea view and balcony.
Further information to your hotel you will find here:Hotel Costa Linda
Day 3
Porto da Cruz, Hotel Costa Linda
The trip along the north coast is very attractive, just follow the winding road to Santana and São Jorge - If the ride up really impresses you the take a trip up to the mountain´s summit and go on a short hike to Pico Ruivo, the highest mountain where panoramic, sweeping views are sure to be a special once in a lifetime experience.
Overnight at the Hotel Costa Linda, in a superior double room with sea view and balcony.
Further information to your hotel you will find here:Hotel Costa Linda
Day 4
Porto Moniz, Hotel Euro Moniz
Take the "Antiga Rua", the old northern coast road which begins in Sao Vicente , to Porto Moniz. Once in Porto Moniz, experience the natural vulcanic pools and often wavy white foamy ocean.
Overnight at the Hotel Euro Moniz, in a double room with sea view.
Further information to your hotel you will find here:Hotel Euro Moniz
Day 5
Calheta, Hotel Quinta Alegre
The remaining route toward the Southwest is recommended through Paúl da Serra´s plateau. Discover an entirely different landscape up here, where, cows graze on a semi-wild moorland, which is reminiscent of Scotland.
Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Alegre, in a double room with sea view.
Further information to your hotel you will find here:Hotel Quinta Alegre
Day 6
Calheta, Hotel Quinta Alegre
Enjoy the beautiful pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or take a short hike to the Paul da Serra plateau, or in the Rabaçal nature reserve , which is densely covered by heather and laurel.
Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Alegre, in a double room with sea view.
Further information to your hotel you will find here:Hotel Quinta Alegre
Day 7
Calheta, Hotel Quinta Alegre
Here on the south coast, experience beautiful picturesque walks, perhaps along the Levada Nova of Prazeres to Ponta do Pargo, all the way to the western tip of the island. Or visit the former fishing villages of Jardim do Mar and Paul do Mar.
Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Alegre, in a double room with sea view.
Further information to your hotel you will find here:Hotel Quinta Alegre