Itinerary
Fly and Drive: "Madeira`s mountains"
Day 1 and 2
Santo da Serra - Estalagem A Quinta
Arrival and handover of the car rental with all the necessary documents. Written documents on everything that you will need for this week will be handed to you. After receiving the car and documents, you will head off of Santo da Serra. Once in Santo da Serra, enjoy the beautiful mountains that offer many hiking trails found directly onsite or take a worthwhile trip to the eastern point of the island.
Overnight in Santo da Serra
Further information to your hotel you will find here: Estalagem A Quinta
Day 3 and 4
Curral das Freiras - Eira do Serrado
Trip to Nun's valley- to Residencial Eira do Serrado. From a viewpoint at Eira do Serrado you can look down to Nun's Valley and view the summit of Pico Arieiro. Descend into the valley and taste the chestnut delicacies - or go to the summit of
Overnight in Curral das Freiras (Nun´s Valley)
Further information to your hotel you will find here: Estalagem Eira do Serrado
Day 5 and 6
Serra da Água - Encumeada
Continue on west to the Residencial Encumeada located in the municipality of Ribeira Brava. The hotel is surrounded by mountains, being Pico Grande one of them. Take a hike up to Paúl da Serra. Nearby the hotel is a viewpoint where you may indulge in a fantastic view of Madeira´s North and South coast.
Overnight in Serra da Água
Further information to your hotel you will find here: Residencial Encumeada
Day 7
Machico - Residencial Amparo
Head to Machico the day prior to returning to the airport for the trip back home and enjoy your last day in this small picturesque fishing village. João Gonçalves Zarco, one of Madeira´s discoverer´s first landed in Madeira on Machico´s small bay.
Overnight in Machico
Further information to your hotel you will find here: Residencial Amparo