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Discover the exotic flavors of the island! Our farm is an organic farm with a unique location by the sea, on the south coast of Madeira Island, reached by a state-of-the-art cable car that transports visitors along a huge cliff over 300 metres in a trip lasting about 3 minutes. Over 2 hours, walk along ancient paths through orchards of subtropical fruit trees, often covered by Malvasia vineyards, learning about local history, organic farming and viticulture. Finish with a tasting of about two varieties of organic subtropical fruit, varying throughout the year. Ages 12+, with a reduced rate for children 0–11. Minimum party of 2 required to book.
Adult & Child
Ages 12 and older
€ 51
Child
0 - 11 years old
€ 15
Discover the exotic flavors of the island!
Our farm is an organic farm with a unique location by the sea, on the south coast of Madeira Island. The access to the property is done by a state-of-the-art cable car that comfortably transports visitors along a huge cliff over 300 metres on an incredible trip that lasts about 3 minutes. The upper station of the cable car is located in Quinta Grande, at the road level, with parking available. The lower station is located about 500 metres from an exclusive pebble beach and the local restaurant. A small pier and a solarium invite a dive in the sea, normally calm with transparent waters. Showers and cabins are available. Our farm has a restaurant open for lunch, known for using locally grown organic products and serving especially fresh fish, with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. The guided visit travels along ancient paths through orchards of subtropical fruit trees, often covered by Malvasia vineyards, the most noble grape variety of the famous Madeira wine.
What is included
- Access trips by cable car
- Guided visit, walking the farm for about 1 hour, learning about local history and life, organic farming, viticulture, animal farming, and the evolution of access infrastructures (old pedestrian paths, the pier and the cable car)
- Taste of locally produced organic subtropical fruit — about two varieties, varying throughout the year, from passion fruit, banana, papaya, mango and Surinam cherry to avocado and occasional curiosities like tabaibo, araçá, fig or melon-passion fruit
What is not included
- Transportation to the farm
Itinerary
- Welcome – Arrival at the upper cable car station in Quinta Grande
- Cable Car Descent – A 3-minute ride over a 300-metre cliff to the farm
- Guided Walk – Explore the orchards, Malvasia vineyards and ancient paths
- History & Farming – Learn about organic farming, viticulture and animal farming
- Fruit Tasting – Sample two varieties of organic subtropical fruit
- Free Time – Optional lunch at the beachfront restaurant and a swim at the pebble beach
Highlights
A genuinely unique cable car arrival. Descending 300 metres over a cliff to reach the farm is a memorable experience in itself, unlike any other Madeira farm tour.
Real variety, changing with the seasons. From passion fruit and mango to curiosities like tabaibo and araçá, the tasting genuinely differs throughout the year.
A rare farm-to-beach combination. Few tours let you follow up a fruit tasting with lunch and a swim at a secluded pebble beach.
A Best Seller with an exceptional guide. Past guests consistently praise Fatima’s warmth and deep knowledge of the farm’s history and horticulture.
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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How do I get to the farm?
By a state-of-the-art cable car from Quinta Grande, a 3-minute ride over a 300-metre cliff.What fruits will I taste?
About two varieties, changing throughout the year, from passion fruit, banana, papaya, mango and Surinam cherry to avocado and seasonal curiosities like tabaibo or araçá.Can I stay for lunch or a swim?
Yes, the farm has an on-site restaurant known for organic, locally grown products and fresh fish, plus access to a nearby pebble beach.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, this is a family-friendly experience — children aged 0–11 have a reduced rate.Is transportation included?
The cable car ride at the farm is included; transportation to the upper station is not included but can be arranged on request.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum party of 2 is required to book. Groups of up to 20 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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Wonderful day spent with my daughters ~ learned a lot from Fatima (wonderful tour guide)! Good idea to stay longer and have lunch, yummy ice cream and catch some sun at the beach. Highly recommended!
– June 24, 2026 – Verified booking
We had an incredible time on our fruit tasting and farm tour with Fatima. We learned so much about the history of Madeira and the farm, and how farming works in the microclimate around the farm. The fruit was delicious, we were only sad it wasn’t passion fruit season. It was so nice to be able to hang out at the restaurant and beach afterwards as well!
– April 09, 2026 – Verified booking
We loved the Subtropical Fruit Farm tour! Walking through the lush greenery and sampling exotic fruits like passion fruit and custard apples was such a unique experience. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, explaining the history and cultivation of the fruits. A must-do for anyone visiting Madeira!
– November 09, 2025 – Verified booking
The Subtropical Fruit Farm tour exceeded our expectations. We not only tasted incredible fresh fruits but also learned so much about Madeira’s agricultural traditions. It was fascinating to see how everything is grown, and tasting the fruits straight from the trees was unbeatable. Highly recommend this tour!
– October 22, 2025 – Verified booking
This tour was a highlight of our trip to Madeira! The farm was stunning, and the variety of fruits was amazing. We especially loved trying the local banana and papaya. Our guide made the tour fun and informative, and the fresh fruit tasting was the perfect ending. Can't recommend it enough!
– September 12, 2025 – Verified booking
A very interesting experience, hosted by Fatima, who was extremely kind and provided lots of information on the farm, its produce and its history. The fruit tasting at the end of the visit was great. We learned a lot and tried new things, some of which were quite astonishing! We stayed to eat at the restaurant and lounge by the ocean for the afternoon, even though it was overcast that day. A wonderful day in a quiet oasis far from the crowds. We would definitely return again.
– October 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Thank you Fatima for showing us around the beautiful farm. The exotic fruit tasting visit comes with an additional cable car experience to get down the cliff, where lush green banana plants lead the way to a few small buildings and a restaurant. If only we knew that there are a few small houses to rent there we would have surely chosen to stay there overnight too. It's a very peaceful green oasis with small private gardens where the only sound is waves crushing against the rocks on the shore. We were amazed at the variety of species of plants on the farm. The walk with Fatima through the plantation was a great opportunity to learn about the history of the place and local organic horticulture practices. The nearly 2-hour-long tour ended with a fruit tasting, the highlight of which was the pitanga and tasting different flavours of exotic fruits grown across the alley. This was a great discovery for us that fruits can enhace each others flavours when eaten in a certain order. We then headed for a lunch at the restaurant few steps away. The views were breathtaking and we had a table right by the pier under a wide umbrella. Food was amazing especially thanks to the use of farm-grown ingredients. A hidden gem and definitely not-to-miss was the jams and mangoes available for sale at the upper cable car station (when you get off , look to your right at the windowsill of the control room). A very friendly operator helped us to choose a few fruits that were good to eat the same day. When we arrived home it turned out that the variety was our guide's favourite (tasted of coco and pina colada!). We never tasted anything like that before. That was a perfect dessert to end the afternoon and we will surely make a detour next time to pass by if it was just to buy more mango. We definitely recommend this experience!
– November 07, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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