Quad Biking · Ponta de São Lourenço
The essentials
MadTours Adventure runs a single 2.5h off-road buggy session from Faja dos Rolos, rated 5/5 across 5 reviews, priced at 125 € per person. The tour is tagged “Occasionally sporty”, making it manageable for most adults without prior off-road experience. Guides speak English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Book early if you're visiting Ponta de São Lourenço in peak summer months, as this is the only buggy operator on this stretch of Madeira's eastern peninsula.
The offer
Frequently asked questions
What does the 125 € price include?
The 125 € covers a 2.5h guided off-road buggy session departing from Faja dos Rolos. Confirm with MadTours Adventure whether fuel, safety gear and guide fees are included at the time of booking.
What's the most intense moment of the tour?
The eastern tip of Ponta de São Lourenço is defined by dramatic volcanic cliffs dropping sharply toward the Atlantic. Expect raw, exposed terrain with tight off-road tracks where the buggy handles elevation changes and uneven volcanic ground.
Do I need off-road driving experience?
No. The physical level is listed as “Occasionally sporty”, which means basic fitness is enough. MadTours Adventure guides lead the session, so first-timers handle it without prior quad or buggy experience.
What languages does the guide speak?
The tour runs in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 °C | 62.4 mm | Good |
| February | 15.5 °C | 79.4 mm | Good |
| March | 15.7 °C | 105.8 mm | Good |
| April | 16.6 °C | 36.2 mm | Peak |
| May | 18.1 °C | 48.5 mm | Peak |
| June | 19.7 °C | 9.5 mm | Peak |
| July | 21.5 °C | 11.8 mm | Peak |
| August | 22.5 °C | 8.3 mm | Peak |
| September | 22.5 °C | 24 mm | Peak |
| October | 20.8 °C | 61.1 mm | Peak |
| November | 18.8 °C | 66.5 mm | Good |
| December | 17.3 °C | 67.4 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dusty. The 2.5h session runs on exposed volcanic terrain, so bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a light windproof layer, since the eastern tip of Ponta de São Lourenço catches strong Atlantic gusts.
Getting there
Meet MadTours Adventure directly at Estrada de São Lourenço, 100, 9200-044 Caniçal, Madeira, roughly 30 km east of Funchal via the Via Rápida highway.
See also
Updated September 2026