Routes
Madeira Jeep Tour Routes
Three routes cover the island. Pick by what you most want to see — dramatic peaks, UNESCO laurel forest, or the volcanic crater valley.
Quick pick
- Peaks + sunrise + culture → East / Northeast
- Cliffs + Fanal forest + lava pools → West / Northwest
- Crater valley + golden sand → Central / Southwest
East / Northeast Route
Difficulty: Moderate (winding mountain roads)
Volcanic peaks + UNESCO Biosphere Santana traditional houses + eastern peninsula.
Highlights: Pico do Arieiro · Ribeiro Frio · Santana A-frame houses · Porto da Cruz rum distillery · Ponta de São Lourenço · Machico
See full route details →West / Northwest Route
Difficulty: Moderate
Hero route — Cabo Girão + Fanal forest + black-sand Seixal + lava pools.
Highlights: Cabo Girão skywalk (580m) · Porto Moniz volcanic pools · Seixal black sand beach · Paul da Serra plateau · Fanal Forest (UNESCO) · Câmara de Lobos
See full route details →Central / Southwest Route
Difficulty:
Volcanic crater + Madeira's only golden-sand mainland beach.
Highlights: Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) · Eira do Serrado viewpoint · Calheta golden-sand beach
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