Fri, 22 Jan 2021

Which part of Madeira is the best?  

The best part of Madeira is….It depends!

A verdant oasis in the Atlantic Ocean is waiting for you. Is not a huge island but Madeira’s diminutive size belies the exquisite beauty of this Island and it has places for every taste.

Would you like to see huge waterfalls?

Do hiking, see viewpoints, or explore the mysteries of Laurel forest?

Explore stunning mountains surroundings, panoramic views, or swim on the natural swimming pools and sandy beaches?

Check here which side of Madeira suits you the best!

Historical and Cultural side - Main city

All over Madeira Island, we have traces of our ancients, such as Santana houses, the wicker factory in Camacha, the old sugar cane factory and the fort of Porto da Cruz, churches, the fort of Faial, the lighthouse of Ponta do Pargo and some other places, there is a place with an abundance of culture:

Funchal with:

• Museums

• Old Town

• Monte Church
• Cathedral

• Palaces
• Strongholds
• Wine Lodge

(Photo: Blandy's Wine Lodge)

• Madeira Story Center

Check here which museums you must visit.

Garden Lovers - Main city and Santo da Serra

Funchal with:

• Monte Palace tropical garden

(Photo: Sweet Monte)

• Quinta Vigia
• Quinta Magnólia
• Santa Catarina Park

(Photo: Marco Vergh)

• Santa Luzia Park
• Quinta Jardins do Imperador
• Palheiro Gardens

(Photo: Palheiro Nature Estate)

• Botanical Garden
• Municipal Garden of Funchal
• Santo da Serra Quinta Junta

Waterfall lovers - West

• Véu da Noiva, Seixal

• Ribeira da Hortelã waterfall, Seixal
• Seixal Waterfalls on the road
• Água D'Alto, São Vicente
• 25 Fontes Waterfall, Rabaçal
• Risco Waterfall, Rabaçal
• Lagoa do Vento waterfall, Rabaçal

• Garganta Funda waterfall, Ponta do Pargo

• Levada do Moinho waterfall, Ponta do sol
• Anjos waterfall, Ponta do Sol

Sunnyside - Southeast and Northwest

• Calheta Beach

(Photo: OutdoorTrip)

• Paul do Mar Beach
• Ponta do Sol Beach
• Jardim do Mar Beach
• Porto Moniz swimming pools
• Seixal natural swimming pools

• Seixal Naval Club

Mountain Hikers and Forest explorers- Central 

• Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro Hike
• 25 fountains Levada Walk
• Lakes of Madeira Walk
• Caldeirão Verde Walk
• Fanal Forest
• Paúl da Serra

• Ribeiro Frio park, Santana
• Forest Park of Queimadas, Santana
• Ecological Park of Funchal

• Chão dos Louros, São Vicente
• Montado do Pereiro Forest Park, Santa Cruz
• Pico das Pedras Forest Park, Santana
• Chão das Feiteiras, Machico

Also, if you are interested in swimming in nature, take a look on our 11 Top Best Swimming Holes in Madeira Island.

Surfers - Northeast and Southwest

• Fajã da Areia, São Vicente
• Jardim do Mar
• Ponte Pequena, Paúl do Mar

• Fajã da Ovelha, Paúl do Mar
• Lugar de Baixo, Ponta do Sol
• Cabo Girão, Camara de Lobos
• Maiata Beach, Porto da Cruz

Come with us explore the waves of Madeira! Exclusive for surfers!

Sunset Chasers - South, West and Central

• Pico do Arieiro
• Ponta da Ladeira, Porto Moniz
• Ponta do Pargo
• Paul do Mar Beach
• Raposeira viewpoint, Calheta

• Prazeres viewpoint, Calheta
• Rabaçal, Paul da Serra

• Fajã dos Padres, Câmara de Lobos
• Cristo do Rei viewpoint, Garajau

Check all the best sunset spots on our website.

Sunrise Chasers - North and Central

• Pico do Arieiro
• Pico do Facho, Machico
• Fortim, Porto da Cruz

• Ponta de São Lourenço, Caniçal
• Ribeira da Janela Beach
• Guindaste viewpoint, Faial

• Bica da Cana viewpoint, Paúl da Serra
• Achadas do Gramacho, Santana

Check all the best sunrise spots on our website.