We drove past Funchal airport on our way to the east of
Madeira. The airport is considered the
ninth most dangerous airport in the world and the third most dangerous in
Europe due to its location and its spectacular runway construction. Pilots must undergo additional training to
land at the airport.
We drove along the coast stopping to view the spectacular scenery including Eagle Rock (which looks nothing like an eagle).
One stop was at a rum factory where, as well as sampling the rum, I had my first taste of poncha which is the traditional drink of Madeira made with rum, honey and fruit juice.
I then explored around the lovely village where the rum factory was located.
We then continued to Santana where, again, we could see the traditional triangular thatched houses typical of the region.
Our next stop, for some strange reason, was at a trout hatchery in Ribeiro Frio.
We ended the day at Pico do Arieiro which is the third highest peak on the island with a large weather station resembling a golf ball. I didn’t manage to get to the highest point where there were the best views were as I found the altitude challenging.
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