The Maio Island Excursion – Full-Day Island Tour brings together beaches, salt flats, villages and dune landscapes on a route with 16 stops. Discover Maio’s contrasts and enjoy a day between the Atlantic and local island life.
Maio Island Excursion – Full-Day Island Tour
Spend a day discovering different corners of the island, from Ponta Preta and the salt flats to the beaches, dunes and villages along the route. This tour offers a broad view of Maio, combining coastline, landscapes and local life.
Maio Island Excursion – Full-Day Island Tour: prices
| Tour option | Price |
|---|---|
| Private tour for 1 or 2 people | €95 per group |
| Groups of 3 or more participants | €40 per person |
Lunch is not included in the tour price. You can add a meal at a traditional restaurant for €13.60 per person, including one drink.
The 16 stops on the route
- Ponta Preta
- Salt flats
- Praia do Morro
- Calheta
- Praia de Soca
- Morrinho
- Charcoal production
- Dunes
- Baía Santana
- Praia Real
- Cascabudjo
- Pedro Vaz
- Praia Boca Ribeira
- Praiona
- Praia Gonçalo
- Ribeira do João
The route combines beaches, villages and inland landscapes. Check the meeting point and time when requesting your date; the order of visits may be adjusted to the day’s conditions.
Lunch at a traditional restaurant
Take a lunch break during your day out. Lunch is optional, served at a traditional restaurant and costs €13.60 per person, including one drink. Tell us when booking if you would like to add it, and mention any allergies or dietary needs so we can check the options.
Book your Maio Island adventure
Choose your date for the Maio Island Excursion – Full-Day Island Tour and check which option suits your group.
Send us your preferred date, the number of participants and whether you would like lunch. Our agent on Maio Island will confirm availability and the details of your departure.
Contact our agent on MAIO ISLAND
Frequently asked questions
Is the €95 private tour price per person?
No. It is the total price for a private group of 1 or 2 people. For groups of 3 or more participants, the price is €40 per person.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is optional and costs €13.60 per person at a traditional restaurant, including one drink.
How long does the excursion last?
This is a full-day tour. The meeting time and details of the day are confirmed when booking.
Find out more about Maio Island and its experiences
Photo credits
Maio beach: Somada. Porto Inglês: Christian Pirkl. Photographs licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, in reduced-size versions. Adaptations retain the same licence.
Itinerary: around Maio Island in one day
A beach near Porto Inglês, with an open landscape of sand and Atlantic Ocean. A first stop to admire the coastline and begin discovering Maio’s contrasts.
The salt flats of Porto Inglês form a protected landscape and recall the historical importance of salt extraction on the island. A stop to discover this natural and cultural heritage.
A beach associated with a nature reserve near Morro. Its stretch of sand and coastal habitats highlight the environmental value of Maio’s coastline.
A coastal village with a fishing tradition. Its surroundings combine a bay, local life and the forest area that characterises this part of the island.
A beach near Calheta, listed among Maio’s coastal attractions. A stop to enjoy the scenery and discover another corner of the coastline.
A northern village linked to the surrounding dunes and salt flats. Discover local life before continuing towards the landscapes of northern Maio.
An introduction to traditional charcoal production, an activity that has helped support families in Calheta and Morrinho. What can be observed depends on the work taking place at the time.
A dune landscape within the Northern Maio Natural Park. The contrast between sand and coastal vegetation creates one of this part of the island’s most characteristic natural scenes.
A bay near Morrinho, on Maio’s northern coast. Its seascape invites you to pause and observe a less developed stretch of the coastline.
A northern beach associated with the Northern Maio Natural Park. A landscape of sand and open coastline with views over the Atlantic.
A northern village with traditional single-storey houses. The chapel of Nossa Senhora do Socorro is part of its townscape.
A northeastern village linked to the history of settlement on Maio. Its low houses and the chapel of São Pedro are part of its heritage.
A beach east of Pedro Vaz, with white sand and dunes. Its coastline is linked to local walks and fishing.
A beach near Praia Gonçalo used as a shelter for artisanal fishing. A stop to discover the relationship between the local community and the sea.
A small northeastern village near Praiona. Its roadside homes reflect the peaceful character of the island’s rural settlements.
A southeastern village also known as Ribeira Dom João, with a tradition of goat’s cheese production. A glimpse of everyday life and Maio’s local products.
