Plan your Madeira trip: a quick step-by-step guide

Feeling overwhelmed when planning your trip to Madeira? There’s no need to be! It’s not difficult to travel to Madeira independently, with ...

Driving in Madeira: How difficult are the roads?

On my first visit to Madeira, I had planned to explore the island of Madeira by self-driving. But then… I heard some ...

Renting a car in Madeira: everything you need to know

With so many stunning landscapes, scenic drives, and picturesque villages, Madeira is an ideal destination to explore by car. It is also ...

Madeira hikes: Levada do Moinho to Levada Nova

This levada hike is one of our favourites on the island. It’s not as well-trodden as some of the other levada hikes, ...

Madeira hikes: Levada das 25 Fontes in Rabaçal (PR6)

The Levada das 25 fontes hike, officially marked as PR 6, is one of the more popular levada hikes in Madeira. It’s ...

One week in Madeira: a 7-day road tripping itinerary

With at least 7 days in Madeira, you’ll be able to enjoy a varied trip and explore all the different corners of ...

3 Days in Madeira itinerary (using tours or self-driving)

Are three days enough to see Madeira? To be honest: not even close, as there is so much to see and do! ...

1 Day in Madeira itinerary (tips for a stopover)

With just one day in Madeira, you won’t exactly be spoiled for time. But if you’re in Madeira on a stopover, or ...

How to get to Madeira (by plane or boat)

Being far removed from the Portuguese mainland, the vast majority of visitors to Madeira arrive by plane. However, some also arrive by ...