Madeira Guide
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Madeira Guide
Sightseeing in Funchal, weather by month, getting around the island by bus or car, and where to hike, swim and eat. Find your topic below.
Sightseeing & Funchal
Madeira Best Places
The places worth building a Madeira itinerary around.
Funchal Old City
Walking the historic center of Funchal.
Funchal Botanic Garden
Madeira's botanic garden, overlooking the bay of Funchal.
Funchal Cable Car
Riding the cable car up to Monte above Funchal.
Funchal Basket Ride
The traditional wicker toboggan ride down from Monte.
Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
Funchal's statue of its best-known native, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Funchal Shopping
Where to shop in and around Funchal.
Weather & When to Go
Getting There & Around
Madeira Airport
What to know about arriving at Madeira's airport.
Madeira Flight Time
How long the flight to Madeira takes from common departure points.
Madeira Location
Where Madeira lies in the Atlantic, relative to mainland Portugal and Africa.
Madeira Location (Part 2)
More on the island's position and surrounding archipelago.
Madeira Map
An overview map of the island.
Driving & Car Rental
What driving on Madeira is like, and renting a car.
Rent a Car: Touring Routes
Suggested self-drive touring routes around the island.
Madeira by Bus
Getting around the island on public buses.
West Coast by Bus
Bus routes along Madeira's west coast.
East Coast by Bus
Bus routes along Madeira's east coast.
By Car: North and South
A self-drive route linking the island's north and south.
By Car: Eastern Madeira Tour
A self-drive tour of the island's eastern side.