São Vicente Volcanic Caves have formed 890,000 years ago, they are one of the first volcanic caves to be opened to the public in Portugal.
How to get to São Vicente?
There are 3 different options to get to São Vicente village:
By car- Rent a car here without any deposit
By Bus- number 6-139-150- RODOESTE company
By a tour:
How São Vicente Caves have formed?
They were formed by a volcanic eruption that occurred in Paul da Serra. The outer part of the lava that was exposed to lower temperatures, solidified rapidly while the inside remained liquid with lots of gases, forming a series of lava tubes.
What to expect when you visit São Vicente Caves?
- A Garden with a predominance of endemic plants
- An exhibition composed of illustrative and informative panels
- A Pavilion offering a range of educational and entertaining audiovisual displays
- 3D shows on the geological formation of Madeira Island
- Crystal clear small Lakes
- Volcanic stalactites
What to do in São Vicente?
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Go Hiking in Sao Vicente:
- Hiking to PR1.3 Pico Ruivo from Boca da Encumeada
Distance: 11,2 Km
Difficulty: Hard
Duration: 5 horas
- PR16 Levada Fajã do Rodrigues
Distance: 3,9 Km (+ 3,9 Km)
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 3:30 horas
Walk the Old Road from Sao Vicente to Seixal
The old road that goes from Sao Vicente to Seixal is now abandoned and hugs the rough scenery and goes right along the coast. The old road is now open to people who want to walk from one village to the other.
The distance is fairly long at about 6km, but the views are so worth it!
there are hidden waterfalls along the way!
What to visit in São vicente?
- Capelinha de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
- Garden of indigenous plants
- Água D'alto São vicente
- Núcleo Museológico Rota da Cal
- Try Poncha in ''Taberna São Vicente''
- Capela do Calhau
What to visit nearby:
- Seixal swimming pools
- Chão da Ribeira, Seixal
- Véu da noiva viewpoint, Seixal
- Porto Moniz aquarium
- Ribeira da Janela beach
- Achadas da Cruz cable car
- Encumeada scenic road and Boca da encumeada viewpoint
- Terra Grande viewpoint
- Chão dos Louros viewpoint
- Serra d'água levada walk
- Fanal Forest
- Paul da serra