Romantic Madeira: Things to Do for Couples

Madeira is a dreamy escape for couples, with sunrise above the clouds, levada walks through ancient forests, dolphins at sea, Madeira wine and some of Portugal’s most elegant hotels. Here are the most romantic things to do in Madeira.

Quick answer: watch the sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, take afternoon tea at Reid’s Palace, go dolphin and whale watching, share a Madeira wine tasting, ride the toboggan down from Monte, and see the New Year’s Eve fireworks. Stay at Reid’s, the Savoy Palace or a garden quinta.

Romantic things to do

• Sunrise above the clouds at Pico do Arieiro. See sunrise tours.
• A levada walk through the laurel forest. See levada walks.
• Dolphin watching from Funchal. See dolphin trips.
• A Madeira wine tasting. See the Madeira wine guide.
• The Monte toboggan ride. See the toboggan.
• Sunset at Ponta do Sol or Câmara de Lobos. See Câmara de Lobos.
• New Year’s Eve fireworks. See Madeira New Year’s Eve.

Romantic hotels

• Belmond Reid’s Palace: legendary clifftop elegance. Check prices.
• Savoy Palace: modern luxury in Funchal. Check prices.
• Quinta da Casa Branca: a garden estate. Check prices.
• Estalagem da Ponta do Sol: clifftop design with sunset views. Check prices.

See the best hotels in Madeira.

More: a romantic trip to Portugal and 3 days in Madeira.

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