Madeira, info.
An emerald jewel in the Atlantic — where dramatic cliffs meet misty laurel forests, black-sand coves and levadas that wind through the mountains. The complete island guide, kept live.
Madeira today
Live weather, sea, airport & trail conditions
Weather, sea state, airport wind, webcams & trail conditions.
Live weather, sea & airportBest time
Spring
Apr — Jun
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Hi — I'm Mike. I live on Madeira and spend most of my time exploring the island's restaurants, bars and local food scene. I also know the practical stuff: buses, getting around, and the spots locals actually recommend.
About meFirst time in Madeira?
Four guides cover 90% of what most visitors need — a full travel guide, a practical tips page, ready-made itineraries, and every month's weather in one table.
Madeira Hiking Trails
From the misty laurel forest of Fanal to the volcanic ridges of Pico do Areeiro — the best hikes in Madeira, with free GPX files for every trail.
Annual Festivities
Madeira Flower Festival · Atlantic Festival · Madeira Wine Festival
Calendar view →
After Dark
Poncha tascas in Câmara de Lobos, live music in Funchal Old Town, rooftops till late.
Venda da Donna Maria · Taberna Ruel · Barreirinha Bar Café
Bars & nightlifeAtlantic Shores
33- Porto Moniz Natural PoolsVolcanic-rock pools naturally filled by the Atlantic on Madeira's north-west tip. The signature swimming spot of the island.
- Praia FormosaMadeira's longest beach: a mix of pebble and black sand on the western edge of Funchal. Easy to reach by bus.
- Praia da CalhetaMan-made golden-sand beach inside a sheltered marina. Calm water — good for families.
- Praia de MachicoYellow-sand beach in the bay of Machico, Madeira's first settlement. Sand was imported from Morocco.
Historic Towns
Above the Clouds
Discover 33 panoramic viewpoints across the island's ridges and cliffs.
Where to Stay
Quintas in the hills, boutique hotels in Funchal's old town, and guesthouses with levada access.
Funchal · Porto Moniz · Santana · Machico
Hotels & QuintasWhere to Eat
34From espetada houses in Estreito to tasting menus in Funchal's old salt warehouse.
Armazém do Sal · Restaurante do Forte · As Vides
All restaurants →Coffee & Bolo do Caco
4Specialty-coffee roasteries, traditional pastelarias and wood-fired bolo do caco bakeries.
Café do Teatro · Pastelaria Penha d'Águia · Pátio das Babosas
All cafés →Landmarks worth the detour
Pico do Arieiro
1,818 m summit & ridge traverse
Cabo Girão
Glass skywalk, 580 m above the sea
Porto Moniz pools
Volcanic rock-pool swims
Funchal
Capital — old town, markets, cable car
Botanical Garden
Hillside gardens above Funchal
Câmara de Lobos
Fishing village & poncha tascas
CR7 Museum
Ronaldo's trophies in Funchal
Walks & levadas
Every PR trail, by difficulty
Wild & verdant
Volcanic pools, fern-draped levadas and the otherworldly Fanal Forest. The Atlantic side of the island, raw and green.
Peaks above cloud
The high spine — Pico Ruivo, Pico do Areeiro, the ridgeline traverse. Madeira at its most cinematic, often above a sea of cloud.
Sun & city
Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, and the sun-soaked coast running west to Ponta do Sol — the warm, populated face of the island.