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Madeira

Best Towns in West Madeira: Sunsets, Surf & Seriously Good Views 🌅

In Europe, Madeira, Portugal   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by Hazel M

Natural rock pool with a staircase leading up to a stone tower, surrounded by lush hills. If you're planning a road trip around Madeira, don't miss the western side of the island - it's wilder and sunnier than the eastern side, and full of hidden gems. Below you’ll find the best towns in West Madeira to explore.
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Best Towns in East Madeira: Traditions, Trails & Tropical Vibes 🌿

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Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by Hazel M

Colourful traditional house with a thatched roof, vibrant flowers, and lush greenery, perfect for Italian countryside travel experiences, showcasing picturesque scenery and rustic charm. Planning a road trip around Madeira? The island might be small, but it’s packed with postcard-perfect towns that each offer something special. If you’re heading to the eastern side of the island, this guide is for you.
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20 of the Best Day Trips from Funchal, Madeira 🚗

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Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by Hazel M

collage of Day trips from Funchal Madeira Funchal is fabulous, all tropical gardens, colourful markets and ocean views. But step outside the city and you’re suddenly face-to-face with wild peaks, misty forests, and fishing villages that look like they’ve barely changed in a century. If you’re wondering what’s nearby, here are...
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Things to Do in Porto Moniz, Madeira: Pools, Peaks & Coastal Perfection 🌊

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Last Updated on October 3, 2025 by Hazel M

Natural ocean pools In Porto Moniz Madeira, with people enjoying the water on a sunny day. Porto Moniz is where Madeira’s wild side comes out to play. Perched on the island’s northwest edge, this tiny town has lava rock pools so clear you’ll think they’ve been filtered for Instagram, mountains that drop straight into the ocean, and glorious sunsets to boot....
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12-Day Madeira Road Trip Itinerary: A Coastal Adventure 🚗

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Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by Hazel M

Aerial view of a curved beach with dark sand beside a cliff, with a breakwater and buildings nearby. Part of an itinerary for Madeira. This page contains a planned 14-day itinerary for Madeira, for the west of the island. Highlights include the towns of Funchal, Ribeira Brava, Calheta, Ponta do Sol, Jardim do Mar, Porto Moniz, São Vicente and Seixal. All of my Madeira itineraries start and finish in...
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7 Day Itinerary for Madeira: West of Madeira Island 🏝️

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Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by Hazel M

Stone tower structure with battlements in a garden with succulent plants under a partly cloudy sky. Planning a week on Madeira's wilder side? This 7-day itinerary for Madeira is all about the west – dramatic cliffs, volcanic pools, flower-filled villages, and golden-hour towns. Starting and ending in Funchal, it loops you through Ribeira Brava, Calheta, Jardim do Mar, Porto Moniz, São...
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7 Day Madeira Itinerary: East of Madeira Island 🗺️

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Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by Hazel M

Sailboats and yachts gently anchor in Calheta Marina, nestled against a rocky hillside with charming buildings dotting the background under a clear sky. Planning to explore the lush, wild east of Madeira? This 7-day itinerary takes you from vibrant Funchal to cliffside villages, thatched-roof hamlets, and jaw-dropping hikes. Expect golden beaches, tropical gardens, and plenty of poncha breaks.
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Hiking the Levada do Moinho to Levada Nova Waterfall in Madeira 🥾

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Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by Hazel M

A waterfall in the middle of a canyon on the levada do moinho, Madeira. If you’re dreaming of lush valleys, cliffside trails, and waterfalls you can actually walk under, the Levada do Moinho to Levada Nova hike in Madeira needs to be on your list.
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What to Do at Mercado dos Lavradores in Funchal: Flavours, Flowers & Local Life 🌺

In Europe, Food, Madeira, Portugal   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by Hazel M

A bunch of colorful flowers in a vase at Mercado dos Lavradores Funchal, Madeira. If Madeira had a beating heart, it might just be the Mercado dos Lavradores. Right in the middle of Funchal’s old town, this vibrant farmers’ market is a whirlwind of colour, chatter, and heavenly smells. One moment you’re inhaling the perfume of bird-of-paradise flowers, the...
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10 Amazing Things to Do in Calheta, Madeira 🌴

In Europe, Madeira, Portugal   •   2 Comments

Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by Hazel M

Aerial view of Praia Da Calheta, a coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, bordered by rocky cliffs and buildings along the shoreline under a cloudy sky. Looking for things to do in Calheta, Madeira? If you're lucky enough to find yourself on this stunning island, make sure to carve out some time for the charming town of Calheta. Nestled along the southwest coast, this picturesque locale is a gem waiting to...
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