Discover Madeira, Portugal in 7 Days

1. Day 1: Funchal's Old Town
   30 minutes (14 km) from Madeira Airport

   Get lost on steep cobbled streets, explore churches, and the market. Try Madeira wine and poncha cocktail.

2. Day 2: Levada Walks
   25 minutes (12 km) from Funchal's Old Town

   Explore the island's "levadas" hiking trails that follow aqueducts amid green mountains and waterfalls.

3. Day 3: Whale and Dolphin Watching
   40 minutes (27 km) from Levada Walks

   Join a catamaran tour to see dolphins and spot fin, humpback, and sperm whales in the Atlantic Ocean.

4. Day 4: Porto Santo Island
   2.5 hours (86 km) by ferry from Funchal Harbor

   Enjoy the golden sandy beach and clear waters of this small island. Hike to Pico do Facho viewpoint for scenic vistas.

5. Day 5: Madeira Botanical Garden
   25 minutes (10 km) from Porto Santo Island ferry terminal

   Explore the garden's diverse flora including Madeira's endemic plants, exotic birds, and stunning views of the city.

6. Day 6: Cabo Girão Skywalk and Ribeira Brava Beach
   20 minutes (12 km) from Madeira Botanical Garden

   Step on the glass platform with a thrilling 580-meter-fall view, then relax at the black sand Ribeira Brava Beach.

7. Day 7: Monte Toboggan Run and São Vicente Caves
   25 minutes (7 km) from Cabo Girão Skywalk

   Experience the traditional toboggan run among the cobblestone streets, then explore São Vicente Caves' volcanic formations.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Funchal's Old Town (2-3 hours, free)
• Levada Walks (2-4 hours, free)
• Whale and Dolphin Watching (2-3 hours, €35-55)
• Porto Santo Island (1 full day, €55-80 for ferry)
• Madeira Botanical Garden (2-3 hours, €5-10)
• Cabo Girão Skywalk (1 hour, free)
• São Vicente Caves (1-2 hours, €8-10)
Total Estimated Costs: €103-163

Useful Tips

Extra time? Relax on Praia Formosa or Camara de Lobos, wine-tasting at Blandy's Wine Lodge.
Limited time? Visit the Old Town, Whale-Watching tour, Cabo Girão Skywalk, and São Vicente Caves.