Description
The São Vicente Caves were formed 890 thousand years ago by a volcanic eruption, which 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.
The caves were first reported in 1885 by locals, and opened to the public on October 1st, 1996.They were among the first volcanic caves to be opened to the public in Portugal and may be visited by following an underground route running for over 1,000 m. The height of the caves varies between 5 and 6 metres.
At the end of the tour, visitors may access the Volcano Centre, a pavilion offering a range of educational and entertaining audiovisual displays that recreate the geological evolution of the caves, the eruption of a volcano and even a simulation of the birth of the Madeira Islands.
This tour stops in:
- Ribeira Brava
- São Vicente
- Volcanic Caves (Entrance fee included)
SENSATION DETAILS
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For lovers of:
Culture and a View and Smell the Nature.
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Risk level:
Low
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Duration:
04:00 Hours
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GPS Location:
Lat:32.6600368N Long:16.9596901W
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Meeting point:
At your Accommodation (Funchal)
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Translator:
Human
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Translation for:
English, Portuguese
USEFUL INFORMATION
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Customers:
Babies do not count
Minimum: 1
Maximum: No max limit
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Children:
Allowed Up to the age of 11
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Babies:
Allowed Up to the age of 3
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Reservation:
Automatic
PRICES (PER PERSON)
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Adults:
29.42 €
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Children:
17.00 €
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Babies:
17.00 €
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
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Pays accepted:
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Vouchers accept:
Paper or Electronic
DETAILED START TIMES (2024)
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Month(s)
January - December
Hour(s)
14:00h
DETAILED START TIMES (2025)
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Month(s)
Hour(s)
No start times defined yet for next year
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