Cabo Girao & Mercado dos Lavradores

Travel to Cabo Girao for views of the world's second-highest sea cliff, a 1,500-foot drop to the waves below, and then tour an embroidery factory, a major export, on this half-day tour. Drive past vineyards, terraced fields, pinewoods and eucalyptus groves to the cliff top of Cabo Girao. This second-highest sea cliff in the world is a sheer drop of over 1,500 feet to the waves below, affording dramatic views of the coast and Funchal in the distance. Return to Funchal via the viewpoint of Pico dos Barcelos for panoramic views of Funchal with its red-tiled roofs.Continue to the embroidery factory where you'll learn that hand-stitched embroidery has long been one of Madeira's exports. Take a tour for a look at how this intricate embroidery is made. You'll have a chance to browse the showroom afterwards.