Madeira Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ponta do Sol showing rugged coastline and a coastal town
Funchal showing mountains, a coastal town and a sunset
Camara de Lobos featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Camara de Lobos featuring boating, general coastal views and a bay or harbour
Funchal featuring mist or fog, landscape views and general coastal views

Madeira Island Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Madeira Island

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Old Town Funchal

If you're spending some time in Old Town Funchal, Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Funchal
Museum of Natural History which includes a city and street scenes

Sao Pedro

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Santa Clara Monastery and Holy Trinity Church while you're in town.

Sao Pedro
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São Roque

São Roque is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Funchal area, you might plan a trip to Madeira Congress Center or Monte Palace Gardens.

São Roque
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Santana

Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Madeira Theme Park or Santana Traditional Houses while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santana
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Estrela da Calheta

Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Paul do Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Estrela da Calheta
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Imaculado Coracao de Maria

Visitors to Imaculado Coracao de Maria like its gardens and seaside views, and Quinta Palmeira is a sight worth a stop.

Imaculado Coracao de Maria
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

5 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 20.419.126 ₫ per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
20.419.126 ₫
21.355.602 ₫ total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (580 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
 Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1, Calheta
The price is 10.512.954 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
10.512.954 ₫
11.054.955 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (917 reviews)
"This hotel is really amazing I feel like the pictures don't do it justice the pictures are nice that's why I picked this hotel but staying here was a completely different experience and feeling the staff where great especially the staff in the premium lounge I don't noticed I booked for that package ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Saccharum Resort
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade, Machico, Madeira
The price is 10.772.857 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
10.772.857 ₫
11.325.255 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
"Beautiful! A lovely stay."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dom Pedro Garajau

Dom Pedro Garajau

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (450 reviews)
Nice place for a few days
"Nice place. Welcoming/check in was ok, but not exceptional. No explanation on the wifi (just available in the lobby), the pools, and other services available to us. The room was clean but dated. No AC and no Wifi in the room."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
Florasol Residence Hotel

Florasol Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 306, Funchal
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
"Amazing staff especially Marcia"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Florasol Residence Hotel
Terrace Mar

Terrace Mar

3 out of 5
Travessa do Valente 7, Funchal
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Barreiros Stadium are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
4 star all round
"very helpfull would stay again"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Terrace Mar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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