Getting round the island on the local buses: the West (Ribeira Brava, Ponto do Sol, Calheta), and North West (Porto Moniz) and North (São Vicente and Santana)

The Rodoeste bus company (Rodoeste bus company operates between Funchal and the western part of the island including Ribeira Brava, Ponto do Sol, Calheta) as well as the North west (Porto Moniz) and North (São Vicente and Santana).

Porto Moniz by bus from Funchal

  • Bus to Porto Moniz
    Bus to Porto Moniz

It is possible to to take a day trip to Porto Moniz from Funchal, by using the Rodoeste bus numbers either no. 80 (from Funchal going through Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Faja da Ovelha, Ponto da Pargo, Achadas da Cruz, Santa, Lamaceiros, Porto Moniz) or 139 ( from Funchal going through Câmara de Lobos, Ponte dos Frades, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Garachico, Cabo Girão, Quinta Grande, Campanario, Ribeira Brava, Serra de Água, Encumeada, Lameiros, São Vicente, Seixal, Ribeira da Janela, and Porto Moniz).

My friend and I, caught the 9a.m. bus, no 139, at the Rodoeste bus terminus. The bus picked up passengers in Funchal and the Lido, and continued on its way to Cãmara de Lobos and then began the climb up to Cabo Girão. The whole trip, lasts approximately 3 hours, but allows the passenger to view some of the magnificent inland scenery of the island. The bus stopped at Cabo Girão for about 15 minutes which gives passengers the opportunity to view the spectacular views at the cliff edge. There were also brief stops at Ribeira Brava and São Vicente.

Once in Porto Moniz we walked along the old coastal road (at your own risk, as there is some chance of falling rocks from the cliff) to Ribeira da Janela (the scenery is wonderful) and then enjoyed a swim in the Porto Moniz rock pools.

We caught the no 80 return bus to Funchal at 16h passing through Ponta do Pargo, Calheta (10 minutes stop), Ribeira Brava and arriving in Funchal at 19h40.

The round trip costs €12.50.

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