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Dragon's Tail Expedition
A dramatic coastline, volcanoes and the raw Atlantic, all the way to the island's eastern tip.
Route
Funchal → Machico → Porto da Cruz → Portela viewpoint → Guindaste → Faial → Santana → Caniçal → Prainha → Ponta de São Lourenço → Funchal
Main stops
- Porto da CruzAn authentic seaside village
- Penha d'ÁguiaOne of Madeira's geological landmarks
- Miradouro do GuindasteOne of the best views of the north coast
- SantanaTraditional houses
- PrainhaA volcanic-sand beach
- Ponta de São LourençoA lunar landscapeColourful cliffsOcean on both sides
Best for
- Sea
- Cliffs
- Geology
- Photography
Dragon's Tail Expedition
A dramatic coastline, volcanoes and the raw Atlantic, all the way to the island's eastern tip.