From the hotel it goes up to the Encumeada Pass at 1000 m altitude. From here you have a magnificent view of the south side of the island as well as on the north side. Continue on the plateau Paul da Serra west. You drive into the "Magic Forest" in Fanal under 1000 year old stinkberry trees (or leave the bikes at the forester's house and walk a bit) and then it goes down fast to Ribeira da Janela, a former whaling town. Again and again you have to stop and enjoy the view. Along the coast it goes to Porto Moniz. There is still time for a dip in the natural pools or on the waterfront to watch the spectacle of the waves.