How Many Days in Madeira?

How many days do you need in Madeira? The island is small on the map, but mountain roads are slow and there’s a lot to see, from levada walks to coastal pools. Here’s how long to stay.

Quick answer: 5 to 7 days is ideal: Funchal, a sunrise hike, two or three levada walks, the west coast pools and the north coast. With 3 days, you can see the highlights from Funchal. Hikers will happily fill 10 days, and you can add Porto Santo for beach time.

What you can do

• 3 days: Funchal, the mountains and the west. See 3 days in Madeira.
• 5 to 7 days: add more levadas, the east and the north coast. See the Madeira itinerary.
• 10 days: add more hikes and Porto Santo. See Porto Santo.

Tips

• Weather days: leave flexible days for mountain hikes, as clouds come and go.
• Trail slots: official trails need booking. See levada walks.
• Base: see where to stay in Madeira.

More: the best time to visit Madeira and the best Madeira tours.

See also: is Madeira worth visiting?

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