Overview

The southwest of Madeira is legendary for both the warmth of its weather and the warm, generous welcome from its locals – and the jewel in the south coast’s crown is the village of Ponta do Sol.

Sitting in a naturally-secluded harbour with a bright, sunny microclimate, it’s no surprise Ponta do Sol lends itself to long lazy days and balmy, romantic evenings. Your home for the week is the cliff-top Estalagem Ponta do Sol, with its spellbinding, panoramic ocean views. Chic, contemporary architecture combined with the Estalagem’s friendly and attentive team make this the ideal island getaway: where better to unwind after the stresses and strains of the past year, with the best seasonal Madeiran cuisine and outstanding Portuguese wines on hand.

When you’re not relaxing by the pool, you’ll spend time at sea with Madeira’s resident bottle-nosed dolphins and sperm whales. We’ll also deliver a hire car to allow you to explore the beautiful landscapes of southwest Madeira – from the rugged central mountains and high Paul de Serra, to Ponta do Pargo and the famously-secluded Curral das Freiras Nuns Valley.

Itinerary

You’ll begin your holiday with a direct flight from to Madeira. You’ll be collected on arrival by our driver, for your transfer to the Estalagem Ponta do Sol in the south coast village of the same name.
We’ll deliver a hire car to your hotel – it’s a short drive to the famous skywalk at Cabo Girao and the old harbour town of Camara de Lobos.
You’ll drive into Madeira’s high central mountains to walk the Levada do Risco trail to the beautiful 25 Fontes lagoon.
You’ll head to sea on a three-hour whale and dolphin watching trip.
Driving east, you’ll spend the day in Funchal: the capital of Madeira and the island’s bustling cultural centre
Heading west, you’ll take a drive to the remote lighthouse at Ponta do Pargo, the impressive cascata da Garganta Funda waterfall, and the twin villages of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar.
You’ll explore eastern Madeira: Pico do Arieiro (one of the highest points on the island), the forest park at Ribeiro Frio and the Engenho do Norte rum distillery at Porto da Cruz.
For your final full day, you’ll visit the viewpoints at Pico dos Barcelos and Eira do Serrado, before descending into the secluded Curral das Freiras – the Nuns Valley.

From £1900 per person

We can create a tailor-made holiday to suit your budget.

Includes direct return flights from UK, accommodation in a double en-suite room on a B&B basis, an airport transfer, a whale and dolphin watching trip and car hire.

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