Scenic Relaxed 5-Day

Lower-intensity route emphasizing drives, viewpoints, coastal pools, and short walks. Family-friendly and photography-oriented.

5 days

relaxed pace

relaxation focus

5 routes

5 regions

Trip

Itinerary Map

12 stops across 5 days · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), © CARTO

Day by day

Your 5-day journey

Day

Funchal & Monte

Funchal Funchal Urban Discovery· 6h

Old town, market, Monte Palace Garden, toboggan ride. Urban cultural immersion.

Montemust do

Day

South Coast Scenic

South Coast (Caniço to Câmara de Lobos)South Villages & Cabo Girão· 6h

Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Ponta do Sol, Eira do Serrado viewpoint, Curral das Freiras.

Cabo Girão Skywalkmust do Eira do Serradomust do

Day

East Viewpoints & Beach

East (Machico to Ponta de São Lourenço)East Valleys & Rum Trail· 6h

Portela viewpoint (Penha d'Águia), Porto da Cruz rum, Machico beach. PR11 Balcões if desired (short easy walk).

Pico do Facho Machicomust do Porto da Cruzmust do Faialmust do

Day

North Coast & Pools

North Coast (São Vicente to Seixal)North Coast ER101 Drive· 8h

ER101 drive, Seixal beach, Porto Moniz natural pools. Full day scenic with swimming.

Miradouro de Sao Cristovaomust do Miradouro Eira da Achadamust do

Day

West Coast & Fanal

Southwest Coast (Ribeira Brava to Calheta)West Sunny Coast & Pools· 7h

Calheta, Fanal forest drive-through (if misty), Paul do Mar, sunset at Ponta do Pargo lighthouse.

Calhetamust do Jardim do Marmust do Porto Monizmust do Fanal Forestmust do

Flexibility

Alternative routes if plans change

Swap these in if weather or conditions call for it.

day tour alternatives

East Peaks Sunrise Route

7h· high crowdsfog

East Peninsula & Coast

6h· high crowdswind

Rabaçal Waterfalls Route

6h· high crowdsrain

West Sunny Coast & Pools

7h· low crowds

South Villages & Cabo Girão

6h· high crowds

Fanal Forest Mystical Route

6h· low crowdsfog desired

scenic drive alternatives

North Coast ER101 Drive

8h· moderate crowdsrain