➤ Monte Village is a charming hillside village located in Madeira Island, Portugal. It is a popular tourist destination due to its rich history and cultural significance, stunning gardens, and thrilling attractions. The village was developed in the XVI century and was frequented by European royalty, including the Emperor of Austria. Monte village is also famous for its beautiful and historic church and chapel. These religious structures have grounded the village's culture and heritage for centuries. Other must-visit attractions is the Monte Railway Interpretive Center, and the The Monte Toboggan Ride that is a unique and thrilling experience. It is a traditional form of transportation that dates back to the 19th century.

➤ A quick visit to Terreiro da Luta, this area was once the last stop on the only cog railway (Monte Railway) in Madeira. Here you can marvel at the “Our Lady of Peace sanctuary statue” which is supported by 4 Roman columns.

➤ Pico do Arieiro is at one of the highest points of Madeira at 1818 meters above sea level. It provides a panoramic view of the central mountains. This is an excellent location to take some breathtaking photos. After the mountains, we drive to Ribeiro Frio, into the heart of the Laurissilva Forest (Laurel Forest), which is classified by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site. The Laurel Forest is a unique habitat with a diversity of rare fauna and flora.

➤ With its unique location, in a deep valley resembling a volcano crater, the parish of Curral das Freiras is one of the most picturesque places on the island of Madeira. Its surroundings are marked by the imposing presence of the mountain peaks that shelter the town.

With an area of 25.07 km² and a population of around 2000, Curral das Freiras is the largest parish in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos. Its History goes back several centuries. In fact, we need to go back to the 16th century to understand the origin of its name. The town was named after the nuns of the Santa Clara Convent who, in 1566, found this to be the ideal refuge when pirates attacked Funchal: Curral das Freiras is one of the few places on the island that, being hidden between the mountains, is not visible from the sea.

➤ The Chestnut Museum (Museu da Castanha) is a museum that tells about the important culture of chestnuts and the production of food from them.

➤ The uniqueness of the Câmara de Lobos Bay was immortalised by Winston Churchill, on the day when, in January 1950, sitting at the Espírito Santo Viewpoint, facing the sea, he set up his easel and painted a picture that he would never forget. The beauty of this scenery is only enhanced by the colourful fishing boats, the famous xavelhas in Madeiran jargon, waving in the blue of the sea.

Sweeten your visit with the traditional poncha in one of the local Bars. (Drink Included in the Tour)