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By Heartbeat Madeira
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Overview

    • Taste the different traditional types of Pocha of the Island
    • Learn how to make your own Poncha
    • Go out of the grand cities and travel where the locals are.
    • Poncha drink at local bar

Activity location

    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Estr. Avelino Pinto, 9125-257 Caniço, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop, just above the supermarket. We will come to pick you up in this area.
    • Caniço, Madeira, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transport from meeting point in Funchal Centre, Lido and Caniço
  • Inclusions
    Local Driver/Guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport in our Electro Van “Vivi”
  • Inclusions
    3 Poncha and some "dentinhos" (snacks).
  • Inclusions
    Poncha Class – see how to prepare Poncha
  • Inclusions
    Insurance by local law
  • Inclusions
    A lot of Heartbeat Moments :)
  • Exclusions
    Transfer from outside Funchal or Caniço to meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Raincoat and a warm jumper/jacket (it's a bit more chilly up in Camacha)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Smoking in the vehicle, Vaping
    • Not suitable for: People under 21 years, People with kidney problems, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • We will kick off our Poncha tour at one of our meeting points in Funchal or Caniço. Ready to do the “Poncha shake”?

    Miradouro Neves: starting strong with an amazing view
    No good tour in Madeira without having some amazing views as well: our first stop is at the Viewpoint Neves, where we will introduce you with the first little sip of Poncha and explain more about the history.

    Camacha and Santo da Serra: dive into the local lifestyle
    First stop is a local bar where the owner will show us the magic behind the preparation. You want to mix your own Poncha? Help Senhora Alexandra to prepare the Poncha “Pescador” with the Caralhinho (Poncha Stick). Of course we will try our creation afterwards.

    Afterwards we will head to Camacha a small town in the mountains. Here we will find some of the best (very) local Poncha bars which you should not miss. Time for the next bar and Poncha of the day!

    Bar Nr. 3 the finale: choose your favourite flavour – cheers to us and to a wonderful tour! We will be at a place which is popular in the local community. Not only because of it’s Poncha, but also for its yummy local food.

    Back to Funchal: new friends, new memories

    We'll head back to Funchal. Your day doesn't have to end here, as we'll be happy to recommend our favourite poncha bars if you feel like having another drink with your tour buddies.

Location

Activity location

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    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Estr. Avelino Pinto, 9125-257 Caniço, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop, just above the supermarket. We will come to pick you up in this area.
    • Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 9060, 9060-250 Funchal, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop. We will come to pick you up in this area.
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • São Martinho, 9000-001 Funchal, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop in front of the Taxis. We will come to pick you up in this area.
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal