Things to do in Madeira

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The most visited in Madeira

Markets in Funchal

Mercado dos Lavradores

(37)

Gardens in Funchal

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

(30)

Cliffs in Funchal

Cliffs of Madeira

(16)

Gardens in Funchal

Madeira Botanical Gardens

(15)

1 activity

Hiking in Santana

Levada Caldeirao Verde

(11)

The Most Breathtaking Views

Viewpoints in Câmara De Lobos

Cabo Girão- Rancho viewpoint

(8)

Viewpoints in Funchal

Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos

(9)

Viewpoints in Santana

Aguia viewpoint

(3)

Viewpoints in Funchal

Miradouro das Neves

(3)

Viewpoints in Curral das Freiras

Eira do Serrado viewpoint

(1)

The Best Hiking

Hiking in Santana

Levada Caldeirao Verde

(11)

Hiking in Funchal

Pico Ruivo

(7)

Hiking in Santana

Footpath of Arieiro

(2)

Hiking in Santana

Ascension to Pico Ruivo

(2)

Hiking in Calheta

Levada do Risco

(2)

The Most Beautiful Parks

Gardens in Funchal

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

(30)

Gardens in Funchal

Madeira Botanical Gardens

(15)

1 activity

Gardens in Funchal

Santa Catarina Park

(2)

Gardens in Funchal

Parque das Queimadas

(1)

Gardens in Porto Santo

Quinta Das Palmeras

(5)

The Most Beautiful Churches

Churches in Funchal

Nossa Senhora do Monte Church

(9)

Churches in San Vicente

Igreja da Sao Vicente de Fora

(1)

Churches in Funchal

Igreja do Sao Pedro-Iglesia de San Pedro

(4)

Churches in Funchal

Igreja de São João Evangelista (Iglesia Colégio)

(2)

Churches in Câmara De Lobos

Iglesia de San Sebastián

(3)

Breathtaking Cliffs

Cliffs in Funchal

Cliffs of Madeira

(16)

Cliffs in Caniçal

San Lorenzo Point

(5)

Cliffs in Caniçal

Peninsula of São Lorenco

(1)

Cliffs in Funchal

Ponta do Pargo

(1)

Cliffs in Caniçal

Punta de Sao Laurenço

(4)

The top 201 attractions in Madeira

Markets in Funchal

Mercado dos Lavradores

(37)

You have to visit the Lavradores Market in Madeira's capital, Funchal. Whether it's the festival of colors with its spectacular fl

Gardens in Funchal

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

(30)

When I took the cable car to reach this site, I didn't realise I was on the verge of discovering one of the most beautiful botanic

Cliffs in Funchal

Cliffs of Madeira

(16)

I do not want to discuss a particular cliff on the island of Madeira but rather all of them in general. They are wonderful. When I

Gardens in Funchal

Madeira Botanical Gardens

(15)

A small trip with atmosphere, with both the cable car ride up, as well as going down in bus (how the people operate them), make a

1 activity

Hiking in Santana

Levada Caldeirao Verde

(11)

To the north of the island of Madeira you will find what is sure to be one of your favorite routes. A 12km route with little slope

Villages in Câmara De Lobos

Câmara de Lobos

(5)

Don't miss this typical bar that has the authentic "Nikita" drink, which was created here and is very stylish. We love it and will

18 activities

Airports in Funchal

Madeira Airport

(20)

For many years, Funchal Airport in Madeira was considered one of the most dangerous in the world. This was due to the geography of

Viewpoints in Câmara De Lobos

Cabo Girão- Rancho viewpoint

(8)

Of Cultural Interest in Funchal

Madeira Cable Car

(19)

This was one of my favourite places in Funchal, and although it can be reached by road, nothing beats the magic of the cable car.

Bars in Funchal

Golden Gate Grand Café

(4)

The Golden Gate Grand Café, located a few steps from the Ritz, is one of the best and most famous in town. It has been in business

Islands in Porto Santo

Porto Santo Island

(12)

If one thing Porto Santo is is a very popular holiday destination in Portugal, but in Spain it is quite unknown. Perhaps it is bec

Islands in Câmara De Lobos

Madeira

(5)

Come here if you enjoy wild landscape and volcanoes, there are fantastic excursions around the lavadas (Madeiran irrigation channe

Streets in Funchal

Rua de Santa María

(4)

On Funchal Street in Rua de Santa Maria, in the old area of the city, there's an outdoors art gallery. It's an initiative to take

Viewpoints in Funchal

Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos

(9)

Pico dos Barcelos is partly viewpoint, and the rest park.. Open daily from 8:00 to 20:00 pm, with free access, and offers a nice

Cliffs in Caniçal

San Lorenzo Point

(5)

Recommended route if you go to Madeira. The views are spectacular and although some 9km away, it's worth the treck to reach the ti

Cliffs in Caniçal

Peninsula of São Lorenco

(1)

The San Lorenzo peninsula is jutting out into the sea, forming high cliffs on the eastern part of the island of Madeira. Its has s

Cathedrals in Funchal

Cathedral of Funchal

(9)

The cathedral of the island's capital was built in 1514, by order of King Don Manuel, and is a fine example of Gothic art. It's ve

Gardens in Funchal

Santa Catarina Park

(2)

If you want to catch a football game in the middle of Funchal, go to Santa Catalina Park. In the huge fields, there is room for e

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Activities in Madeira

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From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour

(319)

starting from

26.97 £

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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

(230)

starting from

31.93 £

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Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour

(184)

starting from

9.86 £

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Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Levada Walk

(184)

starting from

31.93 £

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

(171)

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35.48 £

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The most popular destinations

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Porto Santo

Santana

Câmara De Lobos

Porto Moniz