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