OUR TIPS FOR YOU :)
ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES
Mero Diving Center
For another world experience in Garajau reserve
An amazing experience and a fantastic landing at Madalena do Mar beach 👍
14 locals recommend
Madeira Paragliding
212 R. da Achada de Santo AntãoAn amazing experience and a fantastic landing at Madalena do Mar beach 👍
Amazing experience in Outdoor activities consisting of Canyoning, Climbing, Coasteering and more
8 locals recommend
Harmony in Nature, Lda
18a Rua Dr.Sales CaldeiraAmazing experience in Outdoor activities consisting of Canyoning, Climbing, Coasteering and more
Lobosonda - Madeira Whale Watching
Avenida Dom Manuel I
Madeira Surf Camp
nº4 Rua da PiedadeFor surfing classes in north coast at Porto da Cruz village
LocalTours Ponta do Sol (WhatsApp: +351967785048)
Discover aboard of a Polaris Ranger Crew 4x4 the best scenic routes and gastronomic experience of Ponta do Sol village, from the ocean to the mountains peaks...unbelievable journey, the best we had this year, highly recommended 😉
You can say you come from Lucio&Claudia and for sure you will have a special treatment and an unforgettable experience.
43 locals recommend
Ponta Do Sol
LocalTours Ponta do Sol (WhatsApp: +351967785048)
Discover aboard of a Polaris Ranger Crew 4x4 the best scenic routes and gastronomic experience of Ponta do Sol village, from the ocean to the mountains peaks...unbelievable journey, the best we had this year, highly recommended 😉
You can say you come from Lucio&Claudia and for sure you will have a special treatment and an unforgettable experience.
Barreirinha Bar Cafe has a great view, alternative good music and sometimes live music like Friday and Saturday evening.
69 locals recommend
Barreirinha Bar Café
Largo do SocorroBarreirinha Bar Cafe has a great view, alternative good music and sometimes live music like Friday and Saturday evening.
PLACES FOR A DRINK
Pukiki
77 R. das FurnasRum experience
Here you can enjoy one of the best sunsets with reggae music.
Their anniversary it’s in the first weekend of May, so they will have a party on Saturday with national and international reggae bands, we usually go for this event every year.
70 locals recommend
Maktub Pub
Here you can enjoy one of the best sunsets with reggae music.
Their anniversary it’s in the first weekend of May, so they will have a party on Saturday with national and international reggae bands, we usually go for this event every year.
The Old Pharmacy
Rua Doutor João Augusto TeixeiraPerfect for a good bottle of wine and a cheese board.
FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS
As Fontes do Horácio
MANIFATTURA DI GELATO
Sabor da Índia
8 Rampa do LidoNatural products shop Grocery store with organic products Restaurant for vegetarian lunches
Plano D - Clínica - Mercearia Biológica - Restaurante Vegetariano
n.º 11 Rua das HortasNatural products shop Grocery store with organic products Restaurant for vegetarian lunches
Restaurant & Grill Muralha Terrace
kampo
74 R. do Sabão
Akua
6 R. Dos Murcas
Steak &Sun
Rua Doutor João Augusto Teixeira
Restaurante Casal da Penha
1 Beco da AtaídeTraditional restaurant for "Espetada" with fried corn. For entrance you can´t miss the bread with garlic butter.
41 locals recommend
Restaurante Santo António
n 656 Estr. João Gonçalves ZarcoTraditional restaurant for "Espetada" with fried corn. For entrance you can´t miss the bread with garlic butter.
Blue Restaurante
3 ER109The speciality is pork, but all the other dishes are very good.
18 locals recommend
Restaurante O Farolim
N°311 ER101The speciality is pork, but all the other dishes are very good.
Isolated restaurant frequented by locals. This restaurant has existed for many years and has always maintained its quality.
36 locals recommend
Restaurante "Abrigo do Pastor"
Estrada das CarreirasIsolated restaurant frequented by locals. This restaurant has existed for many years and has always maintained its quality.
Pizzeria Lume
Travessa dos Piornais
Cris's Place
34A R. da Casa BrancaRestaurante Sol-Mar in Seixal Village (to eat limpet rice with fried sword fish).
Make a stop at Seixal village to see the natural pools (please don’t miss this you won’t regret).
Restaurante Sol-Mar
Restaurante Sol-Mar in Seixal Village (to eat limpet rice with fried sword fish).
Make a stop at Seixal village to see the natural pools (please don’t miss this you won’t regret).
This one is located in Chão da Ribeira (it belongs to Seixal village) and its good to eat our tradicional bread with garlic butter, beef grilled on a laurel spit with fried corn.
And the place Chão da Ribeira just for it self its so gorgeous, with old traditional stone houses, this area also belongs to a natural reserve of Laurisilva by Unesco
9 locals recommend
Casa de Pasto Justiniano
Nº 1 Estr. Regional 221This one is located in Chão da Ribeira (it belongs to Seixal village) and its good to eat our tradicional bread with garlic butter, beef grilled on a laurel spit with fried corn.
And the place Chão da Ribeira just for it self its so gorgeous, with old traditional stone houses, this area also belongs to a natural reserve of Laurisilva by Unesco
FOR BREAKFAST
Penha d'Águia
120 R. do Vale da Ajuda
VIANA confeitaria, padaria e cervejaria
456 Estrada Monumental
Confeitaria
28 Av. do Infante
Padaria Sésamo
35 R. das Virtudes
Miminho
Cafe Villa Amore
POINT OF INTEREST
These pools are not so famous as Porto Moniz but very worthy to visit.
14 locals recommend
Piscina natural do seixal
These pools are not so famous as Porto Moniz but very worthy to visit.
There is a cable car that takes you down and you can enjoy a really beautiful walking there. It's better you take some water with you because there is no business there, I mean there is a bar before you get the cable car but sometimes it is closed so you can’t trust. And even when is open I don't recommend.
Achadas da Cruz Promenade
There is a cable car that takes you down and you can enjoy a really beautiful walking there. It's better you take some water with you because there is no business there, I mean there is a bar before you get the cable car but sometimes it is closed so you can’t trust. And even when is open I don't recommend.
Don't be surprised if you see someone refreshing themselves in the middle of the road :)
7 locals recommend
Anjos, Ponta do Sol
15 Caminho das FontesDon't be surprised if you see someone refreshing themselves in the middle of the road :)
You can, stop the car in “Almirante Reis Park Car, at the old town, then pick up the teleferic to “Monte” (takes about 15min) the first starts at 9:00am and it costs 16€ round trip for each person. When you reach “Monte” you have a beautiful garden “Monte Palace Tropical Garden” , the ticket costs 12.50€ per person but they are gorgeous much nicer than the public ones.
You could also buy just one way to Monte by teleferic and then try our famous toboggan ride from Monte to Funchal. We never tried but it seems an adventure:) im not sure about the price but it’s is about 25€ a little bit expensive. It takes about 10min and you are back again to Funchal, have fun 😉.
27 locals recommend
Funchal Cable Cars
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades MadeirensesYou can, stop the car in “Almirante Reis Park Car, at the old town, then pick up the teleferic to “Monte” (takes about 15min) the first starts at 9:00am and it costs 16€ round trip for each person. When you reach “Monte” you have a beautiful garden “Monte Palace Tropical Garden” , the ticket costs 12.50€ per person but they are gorgeous much nicer than the public ones.
You could also buy just one way to Monte by teleferic and then try our famous toboggan ride from Monte to Funchal. We never tried but it seems an adventure:) im not sure about the price but it’s is about 25€ a little bit expensive. It takes about 10min and you are back again to Funchal, have fun 😉.
If you prefer a better view you can visit estalagem ponta do Sol and drink something in their bar. Usually there are lots of events there
12 locals recommend
Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol Hotel
6 Caminho do PassoIf you prefer a better view you can visit estalagem ponta do Sol and drink something in their bar. Usually there are lots of events there
HIKING TRAIL
On the way you can also turn left and visit Lagoa do Vento. (wind lagoon)
37 locals recommend
Levada do Alecrim
On the way you can also turn left and visit Lagoa do Vento. (wind lagoon)
Don't forget your swimsuit. "Cais (Pier) do Sardinha" has the cleanest waters for a nice swim
103 locals recommend
Ponta de São Lourenço
Estrada de São LourençoDon't forget your swimsuit. "Cais (Pier) do Sardinha" has the cleanest waters for a nice swim
Beginning at Achada do Teixeira this trail climbs up to the island’s highest peak, Pico Ruivo (1862 m) and it's one of those places you can't miss. It´s about 2,8km and it takes about 1h15m if you go slowly.
13 locals recommend
PR1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo
Achada do TeixeiraBeginning at Achada do Teixeira this trail climbs up to the island’s highest peak, Pico Ruivo (1862 m) and it's one of those places you can't miss. It´s about 2,8km and it takes about 1h15m if you go slowly.
A magical place. Actually you don’t need to hike far to experience the forest.
20 locals recommend
PR13 Vereda do Fanal
ER209A magical place. Actually you don’t need to hike far to experience the forest.
Caminho dos pés descalços
PONCHA DRINK ITINERARY ;)
@Camara de Lobos village where the Poncha Tradition started:
you can go for a walk in the village, taste our tradition drink Poncha in “farol verde bar” or in “7 mares”. “Poncha de tangerina” if you like sweet and less strong...And our favorite is “Poncha à pescador” very strong:) or you can also try another traditional drink called Nikita.
6 locals recommend
Bar Seven Seas
10 Largo do Poço@Camara de Lobos village where the Poncha Tradition started:
you can go for a walk in the village, taste our tradition drink Poncha in “farol verde bar” or in “7 mares”. “Poncha de tangerina” if you like sweet and less strong...And our favorite is “Poncha à pescador” very strong:) or you can also try another traditional drink called Nikita.
One of the most famous places to taste the traditional "poncha" by locals, even though it is not my favourite. Nowadays there are already many places making good ponchas but I would recommend : Poncha Rancho do Vale (a pink building at the roundabout before the tunnel to São Vicente). The owner makes the poncha on that moment and it may take time, but the taste is worth it. My favourite there and the original one is just made of lemon.
34 locals recommend
Taberna da Poncha
375 Estrada regional 104 n⁰One of the most famous places to taste the traditional "poncha" by locals, even though it is not my favourite. Nowadays there are already many places making good ponchas but I would recommend : Poncha Rancho do Vale (a pink building at the roundabout before the tunnel to São Vicente). The owner makes the poncha on that moment and it may take time, but the taste is worth it. My favourite there and the original one is just made of lemon.
Definitely the best Poncha you can find on the island ;) also you will discover the story of the traditional Poncha and its variants told by the owner.
Bar Taverna Real Da Poncha
Definitely the best Poncha you can find on the island ;) also you will discover the story of the traditional Poncha and its variants told by the owner.