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Cheap holidays to Madeira
Green whole island for Funchal, levada hiking, views and mild climate
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Destination
Madeira
Madeira is a lush Atlantic island with a dramatic coastline, Funchal, levada trails, mountains, viewpoints, botanical gardens, natural ocean basins and good food. The region suits customers who want a mild climate and an active holiday, but who do not need long sandy beaches as the main attraction.
Funchal is the easiest base for restaurants, city life, bus, tours and short transfers. Hire a car, taxi, tour buses or organized excursions make it easier to reach mountains, the north coast, levadas and viewpoints. Always check the status of hiking trails, because weather and maintenance can lead to closures.
Best months
April to June and September to November often provide a very good balance between temperature, nature and fewer people
Weather
Madeira has a mild subtropical feel, but big local differences between the south coast, mountains and north side. The weather can change quickly at altitude, so hikers should pack for both sun, wind and rain.
Transfer
Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira Airport is located by Santa Cruz, with Aerobus, taxi, transfer and hire car to Funchal in about 20-25 minutes. For exploring outside of Funchal, car or organized tours are often most convenient.
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Destinations in Madeira
Calheta
Calheta is best suited if you want Madeira's rare sandy beach, marina and a quieter sun-facing base in the west of the island. It works well for families and couples who want to combine the beach with excursions to levadas, the west coast and viewpoints. A car is clearly useful if the holiday is to be about more than the hotel, the beach and the marina area.
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Caniço
Caniço is best suited if you want to live more quietly than in Funchal, but still relatively close to the city, the airport and bathing spots on the cliff coast. It is a convenient hotel and holiday area for couples, while families should check beach type and pool facilities carefully. Car or taxi make the island easier, although there are bus connections to Funchal.
from 8,515 kr
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Funchal
Funchal is best suited if you want Madeira's most complete base with restaurants, old town, port, shopping, tours and a short distance to organised excursions. It is particularly good for couples and adults, but also practical for families who want urban comfort rather than a sandy beach. You can manage a lot in the city without a car, but a car or trips are useful for mountains and the north coast.
from 9,890 kr
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Machico
Machico is best suited if you want a quieter eastern Madeira base with one of the island's most user-friendly sandy beaches, promenade and local town feel. It works well for families and couples who want a simpler beach life than many other places on Madeira. For levadas, viewpoints and the rest of the island, car or bus/trip planning is useful.
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Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol is suitable for couples and quiet adults who want a sunny coast, beautiful sunsets, a village atmosphere and easy access to western Madeira by car. The place has some restaurants and a small beach, but is not a full resort or shopping area. It works best if you want peace and views more than many offers within walking distance.
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Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava is best suited if you want a local coastal town with a promenade, restaurants and a good location between the south coast and the mountain roads. It's a quieter choice than Funchal, but has enough practical offerings for a simple base. Car gives better flexibility to Serra de Água, Fajã dos Padres, the north coast and levada experiences.
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Serra de Água
Serra de Água is best suited if you want peace, mountain scenery and a local inland feeling on Madeira, not for a classic beach holiday. The place is most relevant for couples interested in nature or adults with a car who want to explore valleys, levadas and mountain roads. For children, shopping, nightlife and simple restaurant flow, there are far better bases on the coast.
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Who is it suitable for?
Choose the right destination
Madeira is particularly suitable for couples, adult travelers and active families who want to combine…
Calheta
Calheta is best suited if you want Madeira's rare sandy beach, marina and a quieter sun-facing base in…
Caniço
Caniço is best suited if you want to live more quietly than in Funchal, but still relatively close to the…
from 8,515 kr
Funchal
Funchal is best suited if you want Madeira's most complete base with restaurants, old town, port…
from 9,890 kr
Machico
Machico is best suited if you want a quieter eastern Madeira base with one of the island's most…
Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol is suitable for couples and quiet adults who want a sunny coast, beautiful sunsets, a…
Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava is best suited if you want a local coastal town with a promenade, restaurants and a good…
Weather throughout the year
Weather in Madeira
This month: July
Jan
Air
16.3°
Sea
19.8°
Night 10.8°
Rain 11 d
Sun 4.4 hr
Feb
Air
15.7°
Sea
19.3°
Night 9.9°
Rain 12 d
Sun 5.2 hr
Mar
Air
14.8°
Sea
18.8°
Night 10°
Rain 25 d
Sun 4 hr
Apr
Air
16°
Sea
19.2°
Night 10.7°
Rain 18 d
Sun 6 hr
May
Air
17.8°
Sea
20°
Night 11.9°
Rain 17 d
Sun 7.2 hr
Jun
Air
20.6°
Sea
22.3°
Night 14.6°
Rain 9 d
Sun 9.8 hr
Jul
Air
23.1°
Sea
23.4°
Night 16.6°
Rain 5 d
Sun 11.6 hr
Aug
Air
24.2°
Sea
23.9°
Night 17.1°
Rain 5 d
Sun 10.6 hr
Sep
Air
23.1°
Sea
24°
Night 16.6°
Rain 8 d
Sun 8 hr
Oct
Air
21.2°
Sea
23.3°
Night 15.6°
Rain 15 d
Sun 5.6 hr
Nov
Air
18.2°
Sea
22.1°
Night 12.8°
Rain 12 d
Sun 4.3 hr
Dec
Air
15.4°
Sea
20.4°
Night 10.4°
Rain 16 d
Sun 4.1 hr