Things to do in Madeira Region

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal town with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent church, and a cliff overlooking the sea.
A coastal town with buildings on a hillside, a beach, and rocky outcrops.
A sunset over the ocean with waves crashing onto the shore.
A beach with people sunbathing, thatched umbrellas, and a rocky cliff in the background.
A coastal town at sunset with houses, a clear sky, and the sea.

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City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

€26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

€35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

€35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
Picture 8 for Activity Madeira: Pico do Arieiro Sunset and Optional Dinner & Drinks

Madeira: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option

€45
per adult
Madeira: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option
Porto Moniz , Natural Rock Pools

West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups

€35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups
Aerial view of Cabo Girão Island

Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 5 Days

€29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 5 Days
Quinta do Lord: Baia d'Abra Water Taxi

Quinta do Lorde: Ponta de São Lourenço Water Taxi

€17
per adult
Quinta do Lorde: Ponta de São Lourenço Water Taxi
Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

€48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains
Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

€39
per adult
Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira
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Madeira: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option

Madeira: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 154 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4x4 Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4x4 Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 2550 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €69 per adult
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Funchal: Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour

Funchal: Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 67 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €90 per adult*
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Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 83 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €85 per adult
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Madeira: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option

Madeira: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 154 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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A rocky coastline with a prominent hill and a small statue on top.

Porto Moniz Natural Pools

9.0/10 (854 reviews)
Go for a swim in these unique salt water pools, which are dramatically set amid rugged coastal cliffs and protective volcanic rock.
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Where to stay in Madeira Region

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A historic church with a prominent bell tower and a white facade.

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.

A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a clock, and people walking.

Sao Pedro

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu while you're in town.

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.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a red door and blue shutters, surrounded by a garden with pink and purple flowers.
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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 Maze while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A cruise ship in a harbor with a mountainous coastline and pink flowers in the foreground.
Photo by Chris Roberts
Open Photo by Chris Roberts

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.

A pebble beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a white building with a red roof, and a rocky coastline with houses on a hillside in the background.

Santa Cruz

A densely packed urban area with a mix of colorful buildings, including a prominent white church with a bell tower.

Funchal

A pier extending into turquoise waters with a sandy beach and scattered beachgoers.

Porto Santo

A pebbled beach with people sunbathing, a mountain in the background, and a building with a red roof.

Machico

A coastal resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

Ponta do Sol

A coastal town with terraced houses, a parking lot, and a mountain in the background.

Camara de Lobos

Rocky mountain ridge above clouds - view from Bica da Cana viewpoint in Madeira

Calheta

A coastal restaurant with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and a cliffside view.

São Vicente

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