Madeiras West: The Wild Side of Paradise
Take a self-guided tour through Madeira’s wild west, where clouds kiss the mountains and cliffs dive into the sea. Discover forests, waterfalls, and lava pools while uncovering island legends — a mix of nature, freedom, and adventure.
Area
Madeiras West
Your Guide
Banana Joe the All-Knowing
Distance & Duration
150 KM (About 8 hours)
Type
Drivingtour + Audioguide
Track & Elevation
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Disclaimer
Most of our self-guided tours are exclusive to Island Pass holders — available in both Digital and Printed versions. Once you grab your Pass, you’ll get a special password that instantly unlocks all our tours across Madeira. 🎧✨
The only self-guided tour you can try for free is the “Taste & Tales of Funchal City Walk.” It’s the perfect way to see how our tours work — fun, easy to follow, and full of stories, food, and local flavor!
Good To Know
This self-guided drive and walk takes you on an unforgettable journey through Madeira’s wild west — a land of misty forests, dramatic cliffs, and stunning ocean views. You’ll wander through ancient Fanal Forest, swim in the volcanic lava pools of Porto Moniz, and discover waterfalls, hidden villages, and panoramic viewpoints along the way.
And of course — no adventure is complete without flavor! Along the route, you can taste local specialties like freshly grilled limpets, Espada, poncha, and other Madeiran delights served in cozy mountain taverns and seaside cafés.
It’s the perfect mix of freedom, flavor, and raw island beauty — yours to explore at your own pace.
All these extras are completely optional and instantly available when you show your Madeira Island Pass (digital or printed) at the recommanded stops. The best part? No need to book ahead! Just show up, join in, and enjoy everything at your own pace, all on the same day. 🍌
Now it’s time to let our Tourguide Banana Joe take over! 🍌 Just press play, follow his stories, and let the flavors and legends of the valley unfold.
Curral das Freiras - Nun's Valley
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Unlock the rest of Nuns Valley
Enter the code printed on your Madeira Island Map or Pass to continue from Paragem 2 onward.
Pirates, Nuns, Vulcanos & Chestnuts
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Viewpoint of Eira do Serrado
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Eira Do Serrado Hotel
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Parking Garage
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Church of Our Lady of Deliverence
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Chestnut Museum
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Hot Maronis Nun's Valley Style
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Sabores do Curral
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Viewpoint Pico dos Barcelos
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Location
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Sometimes, finding the exact location of the hike can be challenging. That’s why we’ve included GPS coordinates to make it easier to reach.
32.648011425874444
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Highlights
The only pass you need in paradise
