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Local recommendations
The restaurants, bars, activities, wellness spots and trusted services we send our own guests to, personally visited and kept current.
Personally visited
Everywhere we send our guests
Places we go ourselves, on the island all year. Filter the row by what you are after.
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Where to next?
You know where to eat and what to do. Here is the rest of the trip.
Our stays
Book our Funchal and Paúl do Mar rentals direct: best value, real local service, no booking fee.
Travel guides
When to visit, where to base yourself, how to get around and the best levada walks, written on the island.
Events and festivals
What is on while you are here: Carnival, the Flower Festival, concerts and the food fairs across the island.
Infinite Discoveries Madeira
Small group guided tours of Madeira from Funchal: the south coast, the wild north or both in one day, in a six-seat hybrid van with hotel pickup included.
Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo (PR1)
The PR1 walk from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest peak: 6.1 km one way, what it costs to book, and how you get back to the car.
Bonita da Madeira
Bonita da Madeira offers small-group sailing trips from Funchal on a traditional wooden caravel, with dolphin and whale watching, scenic coastal routes, and swim stops along Madeira’s coastline and nearby islands.
Madeira WaterSports
Madeira WaterSports in Funchal offers jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and other ocean adventures, providing visitors with a fun way to explore Madeira’s coastline from the sea.
Madeira TukTuk
Madeira TuKTuk offers guided tuk tuk tours in Funchal, exploring viewpoints, cultural landmarks, and nearby attractions like Cristo Rei and Câmara de Lobos. A relaxed and scenic way to experience Madeira.
Funchal Cable Car
The Funchal Cable Car is a must-do activity offering panoramic views over the city, mountains, and ocean. Connecting Funchal Old Town to Monte, it provides a scenic and easy way to reach the famous toboggan rides.
Monte Wicker Toboggan
The Monte Wicker Toboggan is an iconic activity in Funchal, Madeira, offering a thrilling downhill ride from Monte in a traditional wicker sledge.
