Madeira 7-Day Itinerary (for first timers) ⛰️🌺

Dom and Jo – Red White Adventures - (redwhiteadventures)
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Dom and Jo – Red White Adventures
Day Total

25 km (15.5 mi)

58 min

🚗 Pick up car rental 🚗

(if applicable)

Learn more about driving in Madeira here and how to rent a car from Madeira airport here.

🏨 Check into your place of accommodation 🏨

If you're looking for some inspiration for places to stay, here are a few suggestions 👇🏼

Funchal:

The capital of Madeira – lots of beautiful, nice hotels! 🌟

Machicho:

Mountain and beach town – lots of private apartments close to nature 🌿

Santana:

Traditional Madeiran town on the north side of the island – lots of quaint hotels and guest houses 🏡

1

Barreirinha Bar Café
Barreirinha Bar Café
Laid-back café with chill vibes
Category
Café
Est. Price
$

1.4 km (0.9 mi)

5 min

2

Choose the option that fits you the best

Three House hotel, bar & restaurant
Three House hotel, bar & restaurant
Rooftop café with great coffee & food
Category
Café
Est. Price
$$

5.4 km (3.3 mi)

12 min

3

This one is optional

Funchal-Monte Cable Car
Funchal-Monte Cable Car
Scenic cable car ride in Funchal (Teleférico do Funchal)
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$$

4.3 km (2.7 mi)

13 min

4

This one is optional

Funchal Basket Ride (Monte Toboggan Wicker Sledges)
Funchal Basket Ride (Monte Toboggan Wicker Sledges)
Iconic Madeiran toboggan adventure
Category
Activity
Est. Price
$$
Est. Duration
1-2h

4.1 km (2.5 mi)

12 min

5

Mercado dos Lavradores
Mercado dos Lavradores
Colorful farmers' market in Funchal
Category
Culture
Est. Price
$$$

🌅 Head over to catch the sunset at Doca do Cavacas Restaurant 🌅

Drive, walk, take a bus, or grab a Bolt 🚕

6

Doca do Cavacas
Doca do Cavacas
Great restaurant overlooking the water (great for sunset)
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
seafood

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