Funchal, Madeira

Funchal, Madeira

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

Featured · 7 min readThings to Do in Madeira: Peaks, Levadas & the Best Days Out (2026)Madeira is mountains, levadas and big Atlantic views packed onto one island. Here's what's worth your time – the peaks, the walks, Funchal and the coast – and how to fit it together.Read the guide

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

Things to doPeaks, boat days and the sights worth your time.Explore

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

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A seafront hotel along the Funchal coast, Madeira

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

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

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

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