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Sao Vicente Caves

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#1 of 7 things to do in Sao Vicente
Nature & Parks, Caverns & Caves
Open Now: 10:00 - 18:00
Sitio do Pe do Passo, Sao Vicente, Madeira 9240-039, Portugal
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“volcanism centre”(40 reviews)
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Sitio do Pe do Passo, Sao Vicente, Madeira 9240-039, Portugal
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Sitio do Pe do Passo, Sao Vicente, Madeira 9240-039 Portugal
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Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1
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Instead of being stuck on a day tour of Funchal sights that don’t interest you, this hop-on hop-off tour puts the power back in your hands. Enjoy the flexibility and freedom of planning your own itinerary and choosing when you hop on. Best of all, there are three different sightseeing routes to choose from. Potential attractions include Funchal Cathedral, the village of Camara de Lobos, and the Skywalk at Cabo Girao.
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Interesting lava tubes, skip the 3D movie
The lava tubes were really great and I enjoyed that part of the visit. I’d skip the volcanic center/museum. The 3D video was hard to watch and quite dated.
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Date of experience: December 2019
Volcanic experience
Great place to understand how Madeira was created. Lots of informative displays and a kilometre of lava tube to walk through.
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Date of experience: December 2019
Most unusual
as caves were carved out from lava. More like tunnels with signs of lava movement on the ground. Also lovely spring which was most atmospheric. Then a 3D show, also a simulation of being in the centre of the earth plus the origins of how Madeira came to be. Great introduction to…
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Date of experience: December 2019
Very nice journey
It was a very interesting journey through the history of the Madeira Island. The guide spoke very good english and was really friendly. This Journey is good idea for people in all age.
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Date of experience: December 2019
Enjoyable
We enjoyed this trip, they run tours every half hour and they are worth the 8 euro. The first part is going in the lava cave and then they take you to the exhibition on volcanoes which is interesting. There is free parking and a reasonably priced gift shop.
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Date of experience: December 2019
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