Madeira - A travel guide

This is the ultimate travel guide for Madeira first timers. In this video, I'll give you an overview of the islands geography, how to get to Madeira, when to go and what to do. We'll explore the following places and do the following activities:

Chapters:
0:00 Ey up
0:37 Geography
1:15 Getting in
1:43 When to go
2:19 Funchal
3:22 Monte Palace Cable Car
4:35 Monte Palace Gardens
6:19 Doca do Cavacas and Praia Formosa beach
8:39 Hiking Pico Ruivo
10:00 Hiking 25 Fontes
11:27 Hiking Ponta de Sao Lorenco
14:06 Off-roading
16:06 Fanal Forest
16:50 Porto Moniz
17:25 Seixal Beach
19:26 How I did it?

Finally, I'll show you how I got to Madeira and where I stayed as well as some hints and tips. I travelled to Madeira for 10 nights, but the above can easily be done in a 7 night trip.

All prices detailed in this video were correct at the time of making the video but these may have changed so please don't have a go at me if they're wrong.

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[danielandrade]

Hi good morning Joe, it’s so refreshing to know that you loved visiting my beloved Arquipélago of Madeira the pearl of Atlantic. You . Hey it seams you’re from UK. Well I’m from Madeira and I’ve been in London for more than 33 years. Here is one thing I should tell you. You can’t imagine how much I loved watching this video. You’ve made me cry emotionally missing all those beautiful places . I thank you very much for what great pictures and sceneries. Good Bless you.

[edoardos]

Hi! I’m a Costa Rican living in EU and went to Manuel Antonio last dec and it rained a lot 🥲 I’m glad you’ve had a nice time and great weather 🎉🎉

[nicholasclark]

Great video mate. Thank you for uploading!

[Peter-mnm]

WOW!!!
Excellent.
Well done
THANK YOU!
I'm celebrating my 72nd birthday exploring Maderia. My papa and his elder sisters were born at Sao Pedro, Maderia 1902-1906.

[rexrules]

I am going to go soon. I was waiting to see what happened with the fires before booking. Thanks for your video

[markthompson]

Best video I've watched on Madeira
High quality, down to earth with a peaceful, calm pace ...

[IanRamon]

Yes so well said this looks like Hawaii of Europe. And far more accesible for EU people.very beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[sisselnilsen]

Good travel video. Been in Madeira a few times, satisfy many of my interests and hobbies. A Norwegian retired girl

[yorkshirelass]

Visiting for first time early September can't wait!

[brannonjackson]

We lived in Hawaii and upon arriving at Funchal’s airport we felt we were back in the Hawaiian islands. This island is magical, if you can go you must. We have been twice in last 7 years and are planning to go again in 2024

[scottcarter]

Really nice informative video. Will be in Madeira the end of September for 13 days. Five in Funchal and eight in Seixal. Got nice Airbnb overlooking the beach.

[spain_walk_]

Excellent tour of the island of Madeira, a wonderful place 💖Thanks for sharing! I give you all my support!😘

[jasonjung]

Great Narrative video! Good information!

[crail]

Brilliant thanks lots of good tips if you are visiting Madeira for the firs time

[RobbieKorver]

Very nice video mate.
Good information.
Looking forward to our trip next February!

[andreasstolten]

Very well done video. I like watching it very much. I especilly liked your hint "How I did it". Madeira definitily is on my bucket list. Thanks for this video.

[juliodefreitas]

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your beautiful video ❤❤❤

[Туризмпідлупою]

thank you for the great video, perfect description, I'm in Madeira and will use your recommendation

[grampsworld]

Great video enjoyed it we are going in September but as senior citizen walking will be limited the off road tour I will try to book using your link

[AdamandRose]

I've been to Madeira. Incredibly beautiful island with so much to see and do.
Will go back for sure.