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 Museum of Natural History and Quinta das Cruzes Museum while you're in town.

Sao Pedro
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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
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Estrela da Calheta

Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but Casa das Mudas Arts Center and 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Estrela da Calheta
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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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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
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 8.057.872 ₫ per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
8.057.872 ₫
8.502.347 ₫ total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
Very clean, great location, wonderful staff and food

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
The Vine

The Vine

5 out of 5
Rua Dos Aranhas Funchal
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
Great location and well designed space. Great happy hour on the rooftop. Would go back

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

The Vine
 Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is 5.550.065 ₫ per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
5.550.065 ₫
5.894.227 ₫ total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (973 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Saccharum Resort
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.
Village Cabo Girao

Village Cabo Girao

4 out of 5
Rua 1º de Julho, nº 2 Camara de Lobos
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Camara de Lobos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (208 reviews)
Lovely staff, great location and amenities. Decor was a little dated but that’s okay.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Village Cabo Girao
Dom Pedro Garajau

Dom Pedro Garajau

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (463 reviews)
Lovely Madeira Hotel
The view from our room was beautiful. The room was very clean, and the housekeepers were lovely. The hotel is slightly dated and could do with a good refurb however it was a good base for our trip. The breakfast was nice too! Well located with only 10 min drive from the airport and 10 mins away from ...

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel

Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Casa Branca Funchal Madeira
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lido Bathing Complex and Estádio do Marítimo ...
7.6/10 Good! (277 reviews)
Renovation needs at property, workers are amazing very friendly

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel
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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