Why is Paul do Mar missing?
Why is Paul do Mar Missing in the Travel Guide? “Why aren’t the beautiful places Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar in the west in your travel guide?” I’m often asked this question, and the answer is very banal (unfortunately).Although both places can be reached by public bus, the times are absolutely unsuitable for day tourists. Here is an overview: SIGA Rodoeste, Bus line 115: Funchal direction Paul do Mar: departure 16:05, arrival Paul do Mar: 19:00Paul do Mar direction Funchal: Departure 6:00 a.m. This bus line takes working people to Funchal in the morning and back in the evening. During the day there is no further service on this line. SIGA Rodoeste, Bus line 80: Funchal to Porto Moniz via Paul do Mar: Departure 10:00 a.m. (Monday-Friday only). Arrival in Paul do Mar: approx. 12:00 noon Paul do Mar in the direction of Funchal: Not possible with line 80, as the route only runs back via the ER 222 (i.e. not along the sea). SIGA Rodoeste, Bus line 142: Funchal direction Ponta do Pargo via Paul do Mar: No connection, the bus goes via Prazeres and the ER 222 to Ponta do Pargo.Paul do Mar direction Funchal: Departure at 14:15 (Mondays-Fridays only) It is possible to travel to Paul do Mar at 10 a.m. on line 80. The bus arrives at 12 noon and line 142 returns to Funchal at 2:15 pm. Conclusion: In our opinion, the approx. 2-hour stopover bears no relation to the total journey time of just under 5 hours. Unless you’re a bus junkie …