São Vicente Caves and Volcanism Centre, São Vicente. Open Daily. Charged Entry.

Details

Accessibility:

There is parking at the site but it is a five-minute walk (via a tunnel and a bridge) from the caves and centre. There are toilets on site. Unfortunately, the caves are not accessible to wheelchair users as the pathways are narrow and uneven. The Volcanism centre, however, is fully accessible.

Brief Description:

The São Vicente Caves were formed 890,000 years ago, by a volcanic eruption on the island; the caves showcase the resulting lava tubes. The Volcanism Centre complements the caves by taking you on a journey through the history of the formation of the Madeiran islands.

Further Information:

Address:

Sítio do Pé do Passo, 9240-039 São Vicente, Madeira

Email:

None available.

Phone:

+351 291 842 404

Website:

http://www.grutasecentrodovulcanismo.com/en/

Opening Hours:

Open Daily (except Christmas Day) 10am - 7pm

Pricing

Normal ticket: EUR8

Ticket Junior (5-14 years): EUR6

Senior ticket (> 65 years): EUR6

Groups ticket:  EUR6

Children under 5: Free Admission

Directions:

The Caves and Volcanism Centre are just off route VE4, with the car park on the opposite side of the road to the centre.

Latitude: 32.797739, Longitude: -17.042039

Transport:

There is a public bus service around Madeira, details of which can be found here: http://www.madeira-live.com/en/madeira-public-transport.html. There is also an excellent taxi service around the island, with wheelchair-friendly taxis upon request: http://www.madeira-web.com/PagesUK/taxis.html.

Amenities:

There is a café, visitors centre and souvenir shop on site.