Madeira: Poncha Class & Tasting Tour

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Madeira: Poncha Class & Tasting Tour

By Heartbeat Madeira

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Overview

Taste the different traditional types of Pocha of the Island
Learn how to make your own Poncha
Go out of the grand cities and travel where the locals are.
Poncha drink at local bar

Activity location

- Funchal
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 35, 9060-190 Funchal, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Thu, 16 Apr

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What's included, what's not

Transport from meeting point in Funchal Centre, Lido and Caniço
Local Driver/Guide
Transport in our Electro Van “Vivi”
4 Poncha and some "dentinhos" (snacks).
Poncha Class – see how to prepare Poncha
Insurance by local law
A lot of Heartbeat Moments :)
Dinner
Transfer from outside Funchal or Caniço to meeting point
Raincoat and a warm jumper/jacket (it's a bit more chilly up in Camacha)

Know before you book

Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Smoking in the vehicle, Vaping
Not suitable for: People under 21 years, People with kidney problems, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

We will kick off our Poncha tour at one of our meeting points in Funchal or Caniço. Ready to do the “Poncha shake”?

Miradouro Neves: starting strong with an amazing view
No good tour in Madeira without having some amazing views as well: our first stop is at the Viewpoint Neves, where we will introduce you with the first little sip of Poncha and explain more about the history.

Camacha: dive into the local lifestyle
Afterwards we will head to Camacha, a small town more up in the mountains. Here we will find some of the best (very) local Poncha bars. Originals, which you should not miss. Time for the first bar and Poncha of the day: the original Pescador!

Next stop is a tiny bar where the owner will show us the magic behind the preparation. You want to mix your own Poncha? Help Senhor Agostinho to prepare the Poncha “Regional” with the Caralhinho (Poncha Stick). Of course we will try our creation afterwards.

Bar Nr. 3 the finale: choose your favourite flavour – cheers to us and to a wonderful tour! We will be at a place which is popular in the local community. Not only because of it’s Poncha, but also for its yummy local food.

Back to Funchal: new friends, new memories

We'll head back to Funchal. Your day doesn't have to end here, as we'll be happy to recommend our favourite poncha bars if you feel like having another drink with your tour buddies.

Location

Activity location

- Funchal
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 35, 9060-190 Funchal, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- Estr. Avelino Pinto, 9125-257 Caniço, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop, just above the supermarket. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
- R. Simplício dos Passos Gouveia 21, 9004-565 Funchal, Portugal | Please await in this location at the bus stop. We will come to pick you up in this area.
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal