Volcanic Caves Tour
Half-Day Madeira Island Tour
Adult
23€
was 30€
Child
11,50€
under age 11
Duration
Half-Day
09h00 – 12h30 or
14h00 – 17h30
Stops
3
30 to 45m
- SCHEDULE
MORNING
Wednesday
09h00 - 12h30
Friday
09h00 - 12h30
Sunday
09h00 - 12h30
AFTERNOON
Wednesday
14h00 - 17h30
Friday
14h00 - 17h30
Sunday
14h00 - 17h30
Volcanic Caves Island Tour stops
The Volcanic Caves tour is an interesting and informative trip. You will get to know a bit about the formation of Madeira and discover one of the most isolated places on the island.
We start this trip with a visit to the São Vicente’s Caves and Volcanism Centre. The whole visit takes a bit more than 1 hour. The caves were formed 890 thousand years ago by a volcanic eruption. They were discovered by locals in 1885 but only opened to the public in 1996. Through a set of 8 volcanic tunnels, you will see crystal clear small lakes, volcanic stalactites, and interesting volcanic patterns.
The underground route runs for over 1000 meters and the height of the caves varies from 5 to 6 meters. The temperature is always between 16oC / 17oC.
After the walk through the centre of the Earth, you can also visit a small museum which offers a range of educational and entertaining audiovisual displays that recreate the geological evolution of the caves, the eruption of the volcano, and the formation of the Madeira Islands.
The next stop is the village of São Vicente. You will be in-between the mountains and the ocean. On the main road, by the sea, you will find several cafés, restaurants, and little shops. You may also visit the church, which features an eclectic construction dating to 1692, with a simple facade and Mannerism portal.
The final stop is at a fantastic viewpoint over Fajã dos Padres, which is located on a clifftop, at an elevation of 250 meters. Down below you can spot a fertile land area by the seaside and the crystal clear waters of the sea.
Tour Stops
1st Stop
1st Stop
Grutas de São Vicente
2nd Stop
2nd Stop
São Vicente
3rd Stop
3rd Stop
Fajã dos Padres
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What to Bring?
We recommend you to take comfortable shoes, a sweater, a jacket, a cap and a bottle of water.
Nevertheless, despite our advice, it is our guests’ decision to bring appropriate garments to the tour.
Recommended Equipment
Good Shoes
Comfortable boots or walking shoes with a good grip;
Good Sweater
A sweater to protect you in case of cold weather conditions;
Good Jacket
An all-weather jacket is a perfect choice for the island tours;
Cap / Hat
Bring a cap or hat to protect you from the heat of the sun;
Bottle of Water
A bottle of water is always useful to keep you hydrated.
