2. Cabo Girão Skywalk
Through its glass floor, the Cabo Girão Skywalk, which is about 600 meters above the ocean, provides an incredible view of the ocean below. You can see fishing boats scattered across the sea and terraced farms clinging to rocks on a bright summer day. Though short, it makes a big effect, especially if you have a seafood lunch at Câmara de Lobos, which is nearby.

3. Porto Moniz Lava Pools
Porto Moniz is a natural beauty nestled on the northwest coast. These ocean-fed ponds, where warm sun meets cool Atlantic water, were formed by lava flows. It’s the ideal spot for swimming, tanning, or simply floating and watching the waves break over the rocks in the summer. It is serene, picturesque, and distinctively Madeira.

4. Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk
Follow the Caldeirão Verde route to enter a verdant paradise. This levada hike ends with a spectacular 100-meter cascade after passing waterfalls and tunnels through dense, foggy forest. Summertime is cooler here, making it a pleasant diversion into the verdant, jungle-like interior of Madeira. serene, ethereal, and vibrant.

5. Funchal Cable Car & Monte Gardens
The cable car travels above rooftops to the mountain town of Monte from the bustling harbor city of Funchal. The Monte Palace Gardens at the summit resemble a hidden paradise with stone walkways, tropical vegetation, and koi ponds. To complete? Enjoy traditional Madeira fun while enjoying a refreshing wind as you ride the renowned wicker toboggan back down.

Madeira in summer is where adventure meets serenity—soaring peaks, volcanic pools, lush forests, and ocean views all within reach. Every place you visit feels like a discovery, and together, they create a journey you won’t forget.
Enjoy the most beautiful moments with your family and friends, while discovering the most amazing locations from Madeira, always counting on Madeira Airport Transfer for excellent and hassle-free taxi services and Funchal Car Hire for outstanding and high-quality car rentals, whenever you need!

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Despite its name, Vila Baleira is Porto Santo’s only town of around 5500 people and it’s adorned with beautiful streets lined with palm trees.
If you decide to visit this place, you cannot miss Christopher Columbus’ former house in Vila Baleira, which represents the island’s main cultural reference.
Casa Museu houses a small museum. Besides several information boards about the history of Porto Santo, with English translations available, you’ll have the chance to see artifacts, maps, navigation instruments and charts from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Considered the highest point in Porto Santo, Pico Facho is 516 metres high. Due to the geographic position of the island and the high altitude,if pirate ships were seen, bonfires (fachos) were made here to warn the rest of the archipelago and the island of Madeira in order to be prepared if an attack was initiated.

Another of Porto Santo’s viewpoints, Pico do Castelo (Castle Peak) is at 437 metres high, where you can take a walk up to the top, admire the gorgeous landscape and breathe the salty ocean air. The views of the island and the ocean will definitely worth the effort.
Although there was never a castle there, the name is due to the fact that it was one of the places where the island’s inhabitants took refuge when pirate attacks ocurred.

Not far, Ana Ferreira Peak is 280 metres (918 feet) high. From here you can see the Facho and Castelo Peaks. You can also admire the basalt columns, probably the most beautiful geological formations on Porto Santo Island.

Before leaving this lovely island, you have to stop at Porto Santo Beach, where you can have a great time, enjoying the sunny weather , swimming and getting tanned. Located 4 km from Vila Baleira, the beach, as the whole of Porto Santo’s sand strip, is reputedly known for its therapeutic effects.

Enjoy the beautiful places of this fascinating island with your family and friends, trying new experiences and creating unforgettable memories!

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For the 26th time, Madeira will be hosting again this year, at the end of June, the Madeira Classic Rally (Volta à Madeira), a famous classic and vintage automobile race event, where the participants have to overcome 400 km of dangerous mountainous​ roads in order to finish the race. The rally is usually held in a few stages, from Funchal to Câmara de Lobos, then beautiful Machico and Santana, allowing the participants to admire Madeira’s fascinating landscapes.

The first day of July represents the Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Madeiran Communities. The anniversary of the political Autonomy of Madeira is celebrated with various ceremonies in the centre of Funchal and throughout the region. Come and enjoy the fireworks and parades and be part of this anniversary party, filled with joy and pride!

Another exciting event to come is the 24 hours Dancing Folklore Festival, which is a Regional Folklore event held in Santana, where groups from many regions of Madeira and other countries are invited to perform during a 24-hour period. This festival aims for fostering and promoting the cultural heritage and the culinary traditions of this emblematic municipality of the northern Madeira island, held on July, 6th and 7th.

Between 19th and 21st of July, the village of Madalena do Mar, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, pays tribute to one of its most important and best known products, which is also one of the main regional agricultural productions, the Banana Exhibit (Mostra Regional de Banana). This festival serves to promote the banana production and it is acknowledged as a major cultural event. Visitors can enjoy the most interesting activities, banana sampling and traditional treats.

There are so many events you can attend and enjoy this summer and you can always count on Madeira Transfers, if you want to use reliable, easy and fast taxi services. Furthermore, if you want to discover Madeira’s beauties and marvels, you can always book a sightseeing tour or a hiking trail guide for infinite adventures and unforgettable memories!

If you just want to be your personal holiday architect, you can just hire a car to drive it yourself whenever and wherever you want, enjoying full insurance and advantageous offers, only with Funchal Car Hire!

Come and visit Madeira! You will be charmed by this mesmerizing island, which is waiting impatiently to astonish you!

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