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Lapas (Limpets)

A type of seafood that is similar to clams, this is a delicacy that is very well-regarded all across Madeira. Served in the…

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Madeira Traditional Bread

This traditional bread variety has a batter based on wheat flour and sweet potatoes. It has a very distinctive flat shape…

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Madeira Skewer

A time-tested island institution at your table! This tasty beef skewer is made traditionally with a laurel stick…

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Black Scabbard fish and Banana

Black Scabbard fish is plentiful in the Madeira deep waters. This ugly (but very succulent) fish is fried along…

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Tuna steak with fried maize

Fried maize is a specialty in the island’s cooking, here it’s used as a side dish — fried and cubed — to …

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Tomato and Onion Soup

Crowned by a poached egg, this comforting dish adds onions, garlic fresh tomatoes, oregano and olive oil! It’s best eaten…

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Ponta de São Lourenço

36.8km
34 mins

Pure natural beauty, with volcanic landscapes as far as the eye can see! Set in the Eastern portion of Madeira, this natural…

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pico do areeiro

Pico do Areeiro

23km
38 mins

Over 1.8 km in the clouds. Among the most photo-friendly spots on the whole island, the famous peak can easily be accessed…

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Pico dos Barcelos

4.3km
9 mins

A very popular spot to enjoy the views. At 355 metres high, it’s easy to access by car and even has a parking area. The 360º views…

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Véu da Noiva

38.3km
42 mins

This recommendation has less to do with the height and the panorama over the island, and everything to do with a very distinct…

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Cabo Girão

12.4km
20 mins

We start with the unavoidable Cabo Girão! Famous for a glass platform at its top (580 metres high), it definitely…

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Mercado dos Lavradores

3.4km
8 mins

We know we mentioned it way back there in the Funchal centre text (we’re glad you’re reading this through, though). But it really…

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boat tours

Boat tours

2.8km
7 mins

Dolphin and whale watching tours are one of the most marvellous things one can watch in Madeira! All island-wide…

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Toboggan Ride on a Traditional Wicker Basket

8km
12 mins

A very popular tourist stop, these rides date back to the early 19th century when the Monte inhabitants…

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curral das freiras

Curral das Freiras

13.5km
25 mins

Completely surrounded by mountains, Curral das Freiras is a beautiful place to go and really feel like time stopped! With lush nature…

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Porto Moniz

49km
54 mins

At the far end of Madeira is Porto Moniz. In days of yesteryear, reaching this area of the island from Funchal…

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São vicente

São Vicente

33.7km
37 mins

This wonderful location on the island’s northern coast features a bunch of great sceneries. Among them are Seixal’s…

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Santana Houses

44.5km
42 mins

One of Madeira’s true calling cards, Santana Houses are an obligatory stop in your Madeira visit! With a triangular…

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CR7 Museum

2.4km
5 mins

In terms of media coverage, talking about Madeira today always brings about a mention of Cristiano Ronaldo. A 5-time winner…

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Laurissilva Forest

28km
34 mins

Dense and rich, this famous forest — according to some accounts — is responsible for the name “Madeira” (wood), given…

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Funchal City Centre

5.3km
10 mins

With the lush nature of the island as a backdrop, the centre of Funchal is a dynamic and vibrant area, where the most difficult…

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Madeira Botanical Garden

6.4km
12 mins

Who hasn’t seen pictures of a far in the clouds garden, filled with wonderfully landscaped colourful flowers…

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