Madeira Overview — First-Timer's Introduction

What Madeira is actually like: a subtropical Atlantic island of levadas, laurel forest and sea pools — who it suits, and how it surprises first-timers.

Places in this guide

  • Porto Santo
  • Pico Ruivo
  • Funchal
  • Mercado dos Lavradores
  • Monte
  • Câmara de Lobos
  • Ribeira Brava
  • Ponta do Sol
  • Calheta
  • Machico
  • Santa Cruz
  • São Vicente
  • Porto Moniz
  • Santana
  • Madeira Airport (FNC)
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