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Machico
10m
Machico is where Madeira’s history began and where tranquility meets the sea. Its golden-sand beach, calm bay, and palm-lined promenade create a resort feel, while the surrounding hills offer postcard-perfect viewpoints over the town and ocean.
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Miradouro da Portela
10m · Admission ticket not included
Portela is one of Madeira’s classic viewpoints, a balcony over a sea of green. From here, sweeping views open over Machico’s valley, rugged cliffs, and the endless Atlantic, especially magical at sunrise when the light paints the landscape in gold.
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Porto da Cruz
15m
Porto da Cruz is a coastal hideaway where mountains fall straight into the ocean. Black-sand beaches, natural pools and powerful Atlantic waves create a dramatic setting, softened by white houses, vine-covered hills and the charm of a small fishing village.
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Engenhos do Norte
15m · Admission ticket not included
Engenhos do Norte is Madeira’s rum heritage brought to life. The historic sugarcane mill still works with traditional machinery, filling the air with the aroma of molasses and steam, while tastings reveal the island’s rich rum culture in every sip.
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Fortim do Faial
Faial
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Kartodromo do Faial
10m
Guindaste is a sky-high terrace hanging above the Atlantic. Sheer cliffs, endless blue, and the wild north coast stretching into the distance make it a dream spot for sunrise, photography, and feeling the full power and beauty of Madeira’s coastline.
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Santana
15m
Santana is the green heart of Madeira’s north, framed by deep valleys and soaring peaks. It’s a gateway to some of the island’s most beautiful hikes, while its rural charm, traditional farming terraces, and slow rhythm offer an authentic taste of Madeiran life.
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Santana
15m · Admission ticket not included
Santana is the green heart of Madeira’s north, framed by deep valleys and soaring peaks. It’s a gateway to some of the island’s most beautiful hikes, while its rural charm, traditional farming terraces, and slow rhythm offer an authentic taste of Madeiran life.
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Casas Tipicas de Santana
15m · Admission ticket not included
The typical houses of Santana are Madeira’s storybook icons. These A‑frame cottages, with thatched roofs and brightly painted doors, look like they’ve come straight from a fairy tale and offer a charming glimpse into the island’s traditional rural architecture.
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Ribeiro Frio
10m
, emerald sanctuary in the middle of the mountains. Known for its levada walks, trout pools, and dense Laurissilva, it offers some of the island’s most beloved forest trails, rewarded by breathtaking viewpoints over deep valleys and distant sea.
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Madeira Islands
10m
Poiso, Madeira is a lush Atlantic paradise where dramatic cliffs plunge into deep-blue seas, forests are wrapped in mist, and flowers bloom all year. The island combines wild nature, warm hospitality, and a gentle climate, making it perfect for both adventure and relaxed, slow travel.
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Pico do Arieiro
15m · Admission ticket not included
Pico do Areeiro is one of Madeira’s crown jewels, a high peak rising above the clouds. At sunrise and sunset, the jagged ridges glow in surreal colors, and the legendary trail toward Pico Ruivo reveals some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in all of Europe.
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Pass by
(Snow Well) — is a historic ice well set high in the mountains, where snow was once stored for Funchal’s nobility. Today it is a quiet, atmospheric spot surrounded by high-altitude scenery, offering peaceful walks and wide views over Madeira’s central massif.
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Pico Do Areeiro
20m
Pico do Areeiro is one of Madeira’s crown jewels, a high peak rising above the clouds. At sunrise and sunset, the jagged ridges glow in surreal colors, and the legendary trail toward Pico Ruivo reveals some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in all of Europe.
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Miradouro do guindaste
10m · Admission ticket not included
Guindaste is a sky-high terrace hanging above the Atlantic. Sheer cliffs, endless blue, and the wild north coast stretching into the distance make it a dream spot for sunrise, photography, and feeling the full power and beauty of Madeira’s coastline.
