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Hiking & Levadas

Levada trails to mountain summits

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Food & Dining

Where to eat — from espetada to espada

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Viewpoints

Spectacular miradouros across the island

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Activities & Surf

Whale watching, canyoning, and more

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Beaches

Natural pools and Atlantic shores

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Funchal

The complete capital city guide

Essential Guides

Things To Do

The Ultimate Guide to Levada Walks

Madeira's network of ancient irrigation channels creates the island's best hiking trails. Here's everything you need to know.

12 min read

Hikes

Pico Ruivo: Madeira's Highest Peak

At 1,862m, Pico Ruivo delivers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Atlantic. This guide covers every route.

10 min read

Itineraries

Perfect 3 Days in Madeira

From Funchal's cable car to levada walks and natural pools — the definitive 3-day itinerary, updated for 2024.

8 min read

Local Secrets

Hidden Spots

Viewpoint

Natural Pool of Porto Moniz

Volcanic rock pools filled with Atlantic seawater. Best visited early morning.

Forest

Fanal Forest

Ancient laurisilva forest with 500-year-old til trees shrouded in mist.

Peninsula

Ponta de São Lourenço

Madeira's dramatic eastern peninsula — barren volcanic cliffs meeting the sea.

Village

Câmara de Lobos

The fishing village that inspired Winston Churchill's paintings. Colourful boats, fresh espada.

Accommodation

Where to Stay in Madeira

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Luxury

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Belmond Reid's Palace

Madeira's most iconic hotel. Clifftop gardens, afternoon tea, and impeccable service since 1891.

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Design Hotel

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The Vine Hotel

A sleek wine-themed design hotel in the heart of Funchal with a stunning rooftop pool.

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Boutique

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Quinta da Bela Vista

A 19th-century manor house with lush gardens and hillside views over Funchal bay.

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