Ponta do Poiso

Viewpoint Ponta do Sol, Madeira Island, Portugal

What to expect

Ponta do Sol is a municipality on the southwest coast of the island of Madeira, known for enjoying the most hours of sunshine per year. The municipality has a total area of 46.19 km² and around 8,862 inhabitants. It is a place much appreciated by those seeking to enjoy sunny days on the beach or in contact with idyllic spots in Nature. Besides the importance of tourism, agriculture is also a significant sector, with products such as bananas and sugar cane being grown in the region. The municipality includes three parishes: Canhas, Madalena do Mar, and Ponta do Sol, and has a plateau called Paul da Serra, located at an altitude of 1500 meters with a vast natural heritage and indigenous vegetation

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12 family hikes in Madeira

12 family hikes in Madeira
This family's experience:

Activities: We enjoyed a short walk on a paved path to the Ponta do Poiso, offering views of the Bridal Veil Waterfall

Highlights: The Ponta do Poiso was a short, easy walk with beautiful views of the Bridal Veil Waterfall and the surrounding countryside ✨