Santo da Serra Market and Gardens Tour: A Traditional Madeiran Sunday Experience
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7 Ratings
Funchal
Immerse yourself in the traditional Sunday experience in Madeira with a visit to the Santo da Serra Market and Gardens. Explore the bustling market, indulge in farm-fresh produce and homemade sweets, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the serene gardens. Don't miss the chance to visit Santa Cruz, a charming coastal city, before returning to Funchal. Book your 3-hour tour now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Santa Cruz - Originally a mostly agriculture and fishing village, Santa Cruz is now one of the most populous parishes in the island. Being the closest village to the Airport it has seen the number of commercial and tourist-related activities increase.
- Santo da Serra - Experience the market and park of Santo da Serra where the paths are lined with wonderful blooming camellias. The park has a small variety of animals including deer, horses, and goats.
- Camacha - The village of Camacha is a beautiful small village a few kilometres out of Funchal. It’s best known as the centre of Madeira’s willow craft industry and for its traditional folklore dance groups.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (complimentary for Funchal hotels)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the hilly heartland of Madeira, home to the quaint village of Santo da Serra. The local marketplace serves as a pulsating social hub, attracting a mix of residents and tourists who explore the stalls for essentials and mementos.
You can expect fresh farm produce, homemade confectioneries, and the island’s signature rum punch on offer, with numerous pit stops for a quick bite. After immersing yourself in the vibrant Santo da Serra market, take a leisurely walk through the nearby gardens, which boast serene trails ideal for a lazy Sunday.
Commence your journey back to Funchal, and en route, make a pit stop at Santa Cruz, Madeira’s second biggest town nestled by the coast. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beachfront promenade before heading back to Funchal. This 3-hour trip wraps up with a convenient drop-off at your accommodation.
Location
Lido Tours - Madeira Tours and Walks
Estrada Monumental
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mariabeatrice_v
Oct 4, 2023
Tasty and fun morning! - The trip is a pleasant drive, with several stops with sufficient time to enjoy the surroundings. We especially loved the gardens, where we saw beautiful flowers, trees and animals, and the Bolo do Caco stalls right in front, for a tasty snack. The view on par with the airport was also interesting, as well as other viewpoints along the way. A nice activity with a small roup to spend the morning in Madeira.
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Angeladg4427hj
Jan 20, 2020
Sunday market - My friend and I went on this trip yesterday.The driver of the mini bus was very polite and informative, as well as helping us on and off the bus. The trip itself was interesting, the scenery amazing,and all in all, well worth the money.
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Jesperl258
Dec 19, 2023
Nice experience - Very nice experience with a very knowledgeable guide. We came in good time before Al the other tourists which was very good 😁😁
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M7634halindsayp
Oct 7, 2023
Nice morning - Nice way to spend a Sunday morning on the island. The market itself wasn't anything spectacular, but it was still a nice visit. Guide was very informative and answered all my questions. I recommend trying the pao com chorizo at the roadside stands or the market!
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Explore725971
Oct 14, 2018
Visit to markets - Very well organised and lovely morning.Unfortunately not very much to buy at Markets but still great fun!Good food stalls though!
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Karen_a
Mar 7, 2023
A bit disappointing. - Good driver. We were expecting a trip to the Santa do Serra market and the town of Camacha. Instead we had half an hour in Santa Cruz and a look at Machico beach before getting to the market.
On the return we visited the statue at Garajau but saw nothing of Camacha.
Disappointing.
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Janet
May 20, 2018
Mediocre - Lot of the road and views on this trip had already been covered by the West and East tours I had enjoyed before.The market was busy and quite large but not a patch on the one in Funchal. A short walk from there took you past a little church and on to the gardens. They were in fact more like a cultivated woods and I was expecting something to materialise every time I turned a corner. There were some animals; a couple of horses, chickens and deer plus a couple of peacocks, one of which was an incredible white one. All were housed in large pens and seemed healthy and contented. The locals used the area for picnics etc., and were very proud of it, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again
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