04/10/2026
Scroll through our Madeira travel guide & find out where to stay, where to eat and what to do. đ
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Set within the Palheiro Gardens, the former quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro - Relais & Châteaux feels more like an elegant country house than a large resort. Expect peaceful gardens, personal service and excellent dining at Oxalis.
The stylish Saccharum in Calheta nods to its sugarcane heritage through its industrial-inspired design. Add ocean-view pools, a generous spa and a great west-coast location.
Built into the cliffs of Funchal, The Cliff Bay is all about Atlantic views, lush gardens and terraces above the sea. Michelin-starred Il Gallo dâOro is another very good reason to stay.
Afternoon tea on the legendary terrace at Reid's Palace is a Madeira classic. Expect scones, pastries, finger sandwiches, ocean views and, naturally, the option of ch*****ne. And we wouldnât talk you out of staying in this gem either.
Set within Casa Velha do Palheiro, Oxalis is a Michelin Guide address. The cooking fits the historic estate perfectly: elegant, understated and driven by seasonal produce.
Modern, creative and focused on local ingredients, Audax reflects Madeiraâs increasingly ambitious food scene. One to book when dinner itself is the eveningâs main event.
Chef JĂşlio Pereira brings a more contemporary edge to Funchal, with bold flavours, local produce and open-fire cooking. Creative, lively and a little less traditional.
Just a ferry ride away, Porto Santo feels like another world, with long golden beaches and dry landscapes. Explore by jeep, then slow things down with lunch at Rafaela and a few hours by the sea.
See Madeiraâs west coast from a vintage sidecar, winding past viewpoints, mountain roads and small villages. A fun, cinematic way to discover places you might otherwise miss.
Set the alarm early and watch the sun rise above a sea of clouds at Pico do Arieiro. One of Madeiraâs most unforgettable views, and absolutely worth the early start.
Follow Madeiraâs famous levadas through laurel forests, mountain scenery and lush valleys. Even a
