50 THINGS TO DO IN MADEIRA | Amazing Beaches, Hikes, Food & More

Madeira may only be a small island, but it has so many incredible things to do, places to visit and some of the most epic scenery we’ve ever seen. Having visited Madeira a few times, we’ve been lucky enough to see the majority of the island. We've put together a guide on the top 50 things to do in Madeira with plenty of travel inspiration. Choose a handful of activities or try to see them all - the choice is yours!

Madeira attractions in the video are as follows:

0:00 – Intro
0:41 – Cabo Girão Viewpoint
1:04 – 25 Fontes Hiking Trail
1:30 – Risco Waterfall
1:39 – Calheta Beach
2:04 – Cascata dos Anjos
2:24 – Santana Madeiran Houses
2:43 – Try Espada
2:52 – Try Espetada
3:02 - Caldeirão Verde Walking Trail
3:31 – Pico do Arieiro
3:54 – Funchal Cable Car
4:14 – Monte Palace Tropical Garden
4:36 – Madeira Botanical Garden
4:58 – Monte Toboggan Ride
5:18 - Câmara de Lobos
5:48 – Valley of the Nuns
6:09 – Praia Formosa
6:24 – Grab a sunset drink
6:35 – Vereda do Larano Hiking Trail
6:57 – Cristiano Ronaldo Museum & Statue
7:10 – Hire a car and explore
7:29 – Machico Beach Town
7:56 – Funchal Airport plane spotting
8:13 – Unique tropical plants & flowers
8:30 – Guindaste viewpoint
8:56 – Take a dip in a natural pool
9:12 – The Chapel of the Lady of Fatima
9:30 – Have a churro at O.Giro Funchal
9:39 – Have a glass of poncha
9:51 – Fanal Forest
10:12 – Check out the local street art
10:29 – Try tropical fruits at Lavradores Market
10:42 – Seixal Beach
11:02 – Balcões walking trail & viewpoint
11:24 – Cristo Rei viewpoint
11:42 – Take a stroll along Lido promenade
12:04 – Boaventura
12:24 – Funchal Cruise Terminal
12:38 – Try one of Madeira’s most popular sports
12:53 – Funchal Old Town
13:13 – Visit a Portuguese bakery
13:23 – Discover Funchal’s oldest buildings
13:43 – Moinho Levada Walk
14:06 – Relax in one of Madeira’s beautiful parks
14:28 – Ponta do Sol
14:50 - São Lourenço hiking trail
15:14 – Ribeira da Janela viewpoint
15:31 – Ruins of St George
15:50 – Beira da Quinta viewpoint
16:08 – Véu da Noiva viewpoint
16:20 - Outro

We also recommend the following day trips and attractions that we didn't get a chance to see:
- Day trip to Porto Santo
- Whale watching boat trip
- Wine tasting
- Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
- Fajã dos Padres Beach

If you’d like more Madeira travel inspiration, check out the following blog posts on our website:

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[ekqlcrb]

I love that you just got straight to the locations . And went through them at a good pace. Great video!

[thevigarfeeling]

Amazing shots! Thank you for a great video

[markrmonteith]

Brilliant! This helped with my travel & video

[djpvg]

Not only the highest cliff in Europe, its actually the biggest cliff in the northern hemisphere 😊

[LongBucketList]

50 things!! Wow. It really is an adventure! Officially added to my bucket list ✅

[zuzanajanotikova]

The best video about Madeira ❤ simple and helpful ! Thank you very much 😊

[FinanceTeacher]

Excellent camerawork and editing. Great video of a wonderful place! Thanks.

[alexandracabral]

Thank you for the beautifully made video of Madeira. I was born in Funchal but haven't visited since Covid. I live in the UK now but you have certainly sparked many amazing memories of times with relatives.
Muito Obrigado 🙏

[Justusosaa]

I have been there once and I love it. Landing on its airport is a challenge. Thank you for this gorgeous video. Matti

[tmlunon]

Madeira Island. Is a travel Paradise
You said woman 👩 👏 You are absolutely 💯 Right ✅️ ❤️🏝🌕🙌😅😅😅

[marymarshall]

Thank you for these recommendations. I am going there end of May and your suggestions made everything a lot clearer.

[dpglobal]

Good morning from California ☀️
Great and amazing video 👏
Thanks for showing Boaventura and Faial Beach!!! Brought back memories from my younger years there 🙌
Happy Travels !!
E

[lantran]

Thanks so much for doing this. I will use your guide for my trip.

[BelaMadeira]

Well done guys, you pretty much covered most of the major landmarks, great video 👍🏻

[SuhradJ]

It's 2am and I should be asleep, but I am glued to your channel. Your videos are the best I've seen on YouTube. Great quality, no constant drivel and straight to the point with amaxing content. So refreshing to see young people who are not so self-absorbed. I have booked Madeira for the end of October based on what I've seen from your video. You guys are doing a fantastic job. Love it! Keep up the great work. If i may ask one odd question: Do you remember any gardens where the plants and flowers gave off gorgeous scents?
Thanks, SJ

[tmlunon]

MADEIRA ISLAND 🏝 ♥️ PARAISO NO MEIO DO ATLANTICO 🌎♥️🇵🇹👏✨️✨️😂😂😂

[julyac]

Hello guys.Awesome video. 🥰
How many days did you stay in Madeira?😊

[miguelcoelho]

FYI, the statue of Cristo-Rei (Christ the King) in Madeira (11:27) is older than the one of Christ the Redemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. So, it is really the other way around...

[dom]

It’s not the Hawaii of europe
It’s ‘The Pearl of the Atlantic’