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Practical, up-to-date guides to making the most of Madeira – tours, transfers, hikes and the island’s best days out.

The green valley of Curral das Freiras seen from Boca dos Namorados, Madeira

Best Time to Visit Madeira: Weather by Month (2026)

The harbour of Câmara de Lobos with brightly painted fishing boats, Madeira

Câmara de Lobos: Madeira's Fishing Village (Visit Guide 2026)

The turquoise sea and terraced fields far below the Cabo Girão clifftop, Madeira

Madeira Honeymoon: Romantic Hotels & Things to Do (2026)

Pink Madeira cranesbill (Geranium maderense) in bloom at the Palheiro Gardens near Funchal, Madeira

Madeira in April: Weather & What to Do (2026)

Funchal cathedral and the old town lit with angel Christmas decorations at night, Madeira

Madeira in December: Weather, Christmas & What to Do (2026)

Costumed performers in colourful harlequin outfits at the Carnival parade in Funchal, Madeira

Madeira in February: Weather & What to Do (2026)

Wild Atlantic waves breaking around volcanic sea stacks at Seixal on Madeira's north coast

Madeira in January: Weather & What to Do (2026)

A stepped levada waterfall flowing through laurel forest near Ribeiro Frio, Madeira

Madeira in June: Weather & What to Do (2026)

A jacaranda tree in lilac bloom over a square in Funchal in spring, Madeira

Madeira in May: Weather, Flowers & What to Do (2026)

Green mountain valley with autumn colours seen from Miradouro do Rabaçal, Madeira

Madeira in November: Weather & What to Do (2026)

The sunny seafront and beach at Ponta do Sol on Madeira's south coast under a blue sky

Madeira in October: Weather, Sea & What to Do (2026)

The view from the Encumeada mountain pass over Madeira's central valleys to the Atlantic, a stretch several of the island's guided day tours drive through

Madeira Tours: The 9 Worth Booking in 2026

A cabin arriving at the Monte cable car station above Funchal, with families waiting on the terrace below

Madeira With Kids: What Works, by Age (2026)

A dolphin leaping from the Atlantic, the kind of sighting Magic Dolphin's Funchal boat trips look for

Magic Dolphin Madeira: Dolphin Watching from Funchal (2026)

A two-masted sailing boat silhouetted on a sun-glittered sea off Madeira at sunset

Romantic Things to Do in Madeira: A Guide for Two (2026)

Jagged volcanic peaks rising above a sea of cloud, seen from Pico do Arieiro in Madeira

Things to Do in Madeira: Peaks, Levadas & the Best Days Out (2026)

Yachts and tour boats moored in Funchal marina under a blue sky, Madeira

Best Boat Trips in Madeira: Whales, Sunsets & Sails (2026)

The view straight down from Cabo Girão: sheer ochre cliffs, the farmed fajãs at the base and the Atlantic, Madeira

Cabo Girão Skywalk: Madeira's Glass Cliff Viewpoint (2026)

The paved ridge trail at Pico do Arieiro winding between volcanic peaks above the clouds, Madeira

Madeira vs Tenerife: Which Island Should You Pick? (2026)

Wine barrels ageing in the cellars of a Madeira wine lodge in Funchal

Madeira Wine Tasting in Funchal: Blandy's and H.M. Borges Guide (2026)

A public bus in Funchal – Madeira's main way to get around without a car

Madeira Without a Car: How to Get Around & See the Island (2026)

The bare ochre cliffs and blue sea of the Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula on Madeira's eastern tip

Ponta de São Lourenço: Madeira's Wild Coastal Hike (2026)

The volcanic lava pools and Atlantic coastline at Porto Moniz, northwest Madeira

Porto Moniz: Madeira's Volcanic Lava Pools (Visit Guide 2026)

The natural volcanic swimming pools at Porto Moniz on Madeira's northwest coast

West Madeira Tour: Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz & the Best 4x4 Jeep Trips (2026)

The south coast of Madeira around Ponta do Sol, with terraced hillsides meeting the sea

Madeira in 3 Days: The Perfect First-Timer Itinerary (2026)

A green forested valley opening to the sea, seen from the Caldeirão Verde levada trail, Madeira

Madeira in 5 Days: The Complete Itinerary (2026)

A green mountain valley and walking trail in Madeira's interior

Madeira in 7 Days: The Complete One-Week Itinerary (2026)

The city of Funchal along Madeira's south coast, the main arrival base on the island

Madeira Airport to Funchal: Every Transfer Option (2026)

Cars on the ER101 expressway viaduct and rock tunnels above Funchal, Madeira

Madeira Car Rental: Hire a Car & Driving Tips (2026)

The rugged sunny coast near Ponta do Sol on Madeira's south-west, the island's villa heartland

Best Villas in Madeira with a Private Pool (2026)

A seafront hotel along the Funchal coast, Madeira

Where to Stay in Madeira: Best Areas for First-Timers, Hikers & Road Trips (2026)

A clifftop hotel and pool deck above the sea at golden hour on the Funchal coast, Madeira

Best Adults-Only Hotels in Madeira: Couples' Stays (2026)

Balconies on a modern resort hotel facade in Funchal, Madeira

Best All-Inclusive Hotels in Madeira (2026)

The coast west of Funchal looking towards the Cabo Girão cliff, Madeira

Best Hotels in Funchal: Where to Stay by Type (2026)

A pink quinta manor house among subtropical gardens above Funchal, Madeira

Best Boutique Hotels in Madeira: Quintas & Design (2026)

Swimmers at a floating sea platform off the Funchal Lido, with a tall ship beyond, Madeira

Best Family Hotels in Madeira: Pools & Kids (2026)

The blue seafront swimming pools of the Lido complex above the Atlantic in Funchal, Madeira

Best Hotels with Infinity Pools in Madeira (2026)

The pink facade of Reid's Palace hotel among palms above Funchal, Madeira

Best Luxury Hotels in Madeira: 5-Star Stays (2026)

The Porto Santo beach and lit seafront promenade at night, Madeira

Best Hotels in Porto Santo: Golden-Beach Stays (2026)

The spring-fed lagoon at the end of the Levada das 25 Fontes walk in Rabaçal, Madeira

Levada das 25 Fontes: How to Walk Madeira's Famous Waterfall Trail (2026)

Hikers at the summit viewpoint on the Pico Ruivo trail in Madeira's central peaks

The Best Hikes in Madeira: A Ranked Guide for 2026

The forested Caldeirão Verde valley on Madeira's north coast, with the waterfall visible below the levada path

Levada do Caldeirão Verde: Walking PR9 to the Green Cauldron (2026)

A canyoner rappelling down a waterfall on a guided canyoning descent

Canyoning in Madeira: Beginner & Level 2 Guide (2026)

The cliffs and clear water of Baía d'Abra near Caniçal, where Madeira's coasteering trips run

Coasteering in Madeira: Cliff Jumps, Sea Caves and How to Book (2026)

The village of Curral das Freiras on the valley floor, ringed by steep green peaks, seen from Eira do Serrado, Madeira

Curral das Freiras & Eira do Serrado: How to Visit Nuns Valley (2026)

Traditional thatched triangular A-frame houses in Santana on Madeira's east side

East Madeira Tour: Santana, Pico do Arieiro & the Wild East (2026)

Ancient moss-covered laurel trees in the mist at Fanal Forest, Madeira

Fanal Forest, Madeira: How to Visit the Misty Laurel Forest (2026)

Baskets of tropical fruit on a market stall in Funchal, Madeira

Funchal Food Tour: What You Eat, What It Costs, Is It Worth It (2026)

A sailing catamaran of passengers silhouetted against an orange sunset over the sea

Funchal Sunset Catamaran: What to Expect and How to Book (2026)

A narrow levada water channel and walking path running through green forest in Madeira

Levada Walks in Madeira: Which Ones to Do and How (2026)

A driver at the wheel of a two-seater off-road buggy kicking up dust on a trail

Madeira Buggy Tour: Driving the Funduras Off-Road Trail (2026)

The Cabo Girão viewpoint on the south coast of Madeira, first stop on the west-coast jeep tour

Madeira Small-Group & Private Jeep Tours: Max 6, Real Off-Road (2026)

Boats moored in the Marina do Funchal, where Madeira's whale and dolphin trips set off

Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira: When to Go and How to Choose (2026)

Two straw-hatted carreiros steering a wicker toboggan with passengers down a street in Monte, Funchal

Monte Toboggan & Funchal Cable Car: How to Do It (2026)

The PR1 ridge trail winding between volcanic peaks on the way to Pico Ruivo, Madeira

Pico do Arieiro Sunrise & the PR1 Hike to Pico Ruivo (2026)

The Santa Maria de Colombo, a replica of Columbus's flagship, moored in Funchal harbour, Madeira

Santa Maria de Colombo: Madeira's Columbus Ship Cruise (2026)

A scuba diver swimming above a colourful sponge reef with fish

Scuba Diving in Madeira: Try Diving for Beginners (2026)

The long golden-sand beach of Porto Santo curving along the bay, with the island's hills and pier behind

Best Beaches in Madeira: Sand, Sea Pools & Porto Santo (2026)

The bay and harbour of Funchal seen from the hillside gardens above the city, Madeira

Things to Do in Funchal: Old Town, Monte & the Best of the Capital (2026)

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Things to Do in Madeira
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Canyoning
Funchal Food Tour

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Where to Stay in Madeira
Best Hotels in Funchal
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All-Inclusive Hotels
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Porto Santo Hotels

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Madeira Without a Car
Best Time to Visit
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Madeira vs Tenerife

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