5 Days in Madeira: The Perfect Itinerary
A balanced 5-day itinerary for two in Madeira, covering Funchal's highlights, scenic drives, traditional villages, and natural beauty, with a mix of sights, food, and activities.
Day 1 — Funchal's Historic Charm
- 14:00 — Check-in at Hotel (Hotel Porto Santa Maria, Funchal)
- 15:00 — Explore Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha) (Rua de Santa Maria, Funchal)
- 16:30 — Visit Mercado dos Lavradores (Mercado dos Lavradores, Funchal)
- 17:30 — Walk along Funchal Marina (Funchal Marina, Funchal)
- 19:30 — Dinner (Restaurante Armazém do Sal, Funchal)
- 21:00 — Evening stroll (Funchal)
Day 2 — Monte and Botanical Wonders
- 09:00 — Breakfast at hotel (Hotel Porto Santa Maria, Funchal)
- 10:00 — Cable Car to Monte (Teleférico do Funchal, Funchal)
- 10:30 — Explore Monte Palace Tropical Garden (Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Monte)
- 12:30 — Visit Nossa Senhora do Monte Church (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte, Monte)
- 13:00 — Monte Toboggan Ride (Carreiros do Monte, Monte)
- 13:30 — Lunch (Local restaurant in Monte or Funchal)
- 14:30 — Return to Funchal (Funchal)
- 15:30 — Visit Madeira Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico da Madeira, Funchal)
- 17:00 — Relax at hotel (Hotel Porto Santa Maria, Funchal)
- 19:30 — Dinner (Restaurante Casal da Penha, Funchal)
Day 3 — North Coast Scenic Drive
- 09:00 — Breakfast at hotel (Hotel Porto Santa Maria, Funchal)
- 10:00 — Drive to Câmara de Lobos (Câmara de Lobos)
- 10:45 — Explore Câmara de Lobos village (Câmara de Lobos)
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How many days does this Madeira itinerary cover?
This itinerary covers Madeira in 3 days — see the full day-by-day plan above.
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