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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
'Fajã' means a flat piece of land at the sea level formed by materials detached from the cliffs. You will get to know Fajã dos Padres, a fertile and unique place that was owned by the jesuits (hence the name 'dos Padres') for more than 150 years.
The experience starts with an incredible 3 minutes cable car trip that comfortably will transport you from Quinta Grande to Fajã dos Padres, along a huge cliff over 300 meters high.
For about an hour, you will walk along ancient paths opened along the orchards of subtropical fruit trees.
During the tour you will get to know the story of this place, that is inhabited since the beginning of Madeira island colonisation. You'll learn the methods used for farming a number of subtropical fruits, some quite exotic. The history of the vine and wine of Madeira, and the reasons for having promoted its culture throughout the centuries in this remote but so fertile piece of land always generates a particular interest among visitors.
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3-minute cable car trip
Departure Point
Estr. Padre António Dinis Henrique 1, 9300-261 Quinta Grande, Portugal
Faja dos Padres, Portugal Fajã dos Padres is an organic farm with a unique location by the sea, on the south coast of Madeira Island. It can be accessed only by cable car or by sea.
The Fajã has an exclusive pebble beach in all it's extension, and a restaurant recognised by using locally grown organic produce and for serving especially fresh fish. It has a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, and some showers and cabins available for visitors. 120 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with walking limitations
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Annette A
19 Sep 2024
Fatima was a wonderful guide and couldn't be stumped by even the weirdest question about the fruit, the plantation, Madeira, it's history and people. She was bubbly and fun. The fruit tasting at the end of the tour was interesting and delicious too.
Afterwards we enjoyed the restaurant and the pier. Don't forget to bring bathing suits!
nicolase294
16 Sep 2024
Fun experience, nice location among banana and mango trees, beach side on a concrete dyke and among pebbles. Simple, aging accommodation, not very clean, but with spectacular views and a very pleasant calm (only sound of waves and animals present on the farm ).
The cable car very fun, fast and safe.
Now worries and food on site, breakfast from 9 am and the kitchen is closed at 5 pm and the bar at 5:45 pm, so it is impossible to improvise a nice evening to enjoy the setting, mandatory to leave the site for dinner.
Very average welcome, no service (no water provided on arrival in the room ) no fruit while we are in the middle of a farm, no coffee ... and all for the Award of a 4* Inn ... it is even up to us to carry our bags for hundreds of meters to access the rooms far enough on sloping ground, while they use carts ... amazing the sense of service ...
Award / performance ratio not in proportion at all....
Shabnam_A
13 Sep 2024
Great to see a working Faja.
Fatima was very informative and the fruit absolutely delicious
A beautiful place.
This tour in
Portugal
is organized by
Faja dos Padres
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