Madeira Holidays

This pebble bay is Madeira’s most photogenic beach – so much so, Winston Churchill set up his easel here back in the...

Ponta do Sol means ‘Sun Point’, which says it all really. Just 30 minutes up the coast from Câmara de Lobos, this...

One of the most popular places to spend a day in Madeira is the Ponta Gorda Lido. It’s home to a couple of saltwater...

Prainha’s got a big claim to fame – it’s Madeira’s only naturally sandy beach. And thanks to its striking black sand...

Madeira attracts a whole host of whales. Every kind of species from fin, sei and sperm, to pilot, beaked and humpback,...

Locals have been tearing down the hill from Monte to Funchal in wicker toboggans for years. And Ernest Hemingway...

If you’re craving the soft stuff, catch the early-morning ferry to the neighbouring island of Porto Santo. In just over...

Head to the island’s north coast and you’ll find the picturesque town of Sao Vicente. Its cobbled streets and town...

This place is packed with creatures from all over the Madeira archipelago. All sorts of stuffed animals fill the museum...

This beach is tucked at the end of a river valley on the western side of Madeira, where the waves roll in from the...

Split in to four multimedia pavilions, including ‘Discovery of the Islands’, ‘Future of the Earth’, ‘The Fantastic...

This institute-come-museum should be the first port of call for anyone interested in Madeira’s famous wine. Housed in a...

Santana is home to the Madeira Theme Park. The island’s history, culture, and traditions are brought to life, with...