Hands-On Bolo do Caco Baking Class with a Madeiran Family

Early booking recommended
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 3 hours
Service animals welcome

• Step into a traditional Madeiran family home and learn to make Bolo do Caco, the island’s iconic bread, in a fun, hands-on experience.

• Guided by a seasoned baker with over 40 years of expertise, you’ll knead, shape, and cook bread on a hot stone in our wood-fired oven.

• Savor your freshly baked bread with local treats like garlic butter, Portuguese cheese, and chouriço in an intimate small-group setting.

• This is more than a cooking class—it’s a chance to feel like a friend in our home and enjoy an authentic taste of Madeira’s traditions.

What's included

  • Food and drinks to enjoy with the freshly baked Bolo do Caco.
  • Fresh fruit picked from the trees in our garden.
  • Feel like a friend in our home—if we have it, you can taste it.
  • All ingredients and utensils needed to bake Bolo do Caco.

Languages spoken by guide

Portuguese
English

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Kids and babies are welcome, with space for them to play without disruption.

Wear comfortable clothes, as you’ll be hands-on during the baking process.

This is a family home—expect to be treated as a friend, not a customer.

Location

Departure point

Travessa do Lombo do Alho, Travessa do Lombo do Alho, Madeira
House number 22, the last house on the street.

End point

Travessa do Lombo do Alho, Travessa do Lombo do Alho, Madeira

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