{"id":7793,"date":"2026-02-10T09:44:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/madeira-25-tips-on-what-to-see-and-do\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T12:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T10:08:21","slug":"madeira-25-tips-on-what-to-see-and-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/madeira-25-tips-on-what-to-see-and-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Madeira: 25 tips on what to see and do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Madeira is a unique island of volcanic origin, which, thanks to its pleasant climate\u2014with temperatures between approx. 15\u201325\u00b0C for most of the year\u2014earned the nickname<strong> <em>Island of Eternal Spring<\/em>.<\/strong> This small piece of the Atlantic Ocean offers <strong>breathtaking nature, dramatic cliffs, deep forests, green levadas, as well as cultural monuments and hidden treasures <\/strong>that tourists often overlook.<strong> For me, Madeira is one of the TOP European vacation spots. <\/strong>Let&#8217;s discover them all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best flights to Madeira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> I prefer searching flights on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.cz\/?irclickid=_ggq9d0qvv9kfawqh1ir0fiufcu220uhdf3fkl20y00&amp;associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=1443135-Michaela.hrda&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;campaign_id=1443135&amp;utm_content=Online%20Tracking%20Link&amp;adid=1027991&amp;click_timestamp=1740845297530&amp;irmweb=&amp;irgwc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skyscanner<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pelikan.cz\/cs?a_aid=55ab2fe411182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pelik\u00e1n<\/a> because they often have <strong>better prices <\/strong>than the carriers themselves. You can find out <a href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/how-to-find-cheap-flights-which-day-of-the-week-to-buy-them-and-other-tips\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to get cheap flights<\/a> in this <a href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/how-to-find-cheap-flights-which-day-of-the-week-to-buy-them-and-other-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accommodation in Madeira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I camped most of the time, there are plenty of accommodation options along the route. For example, the luxury villa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=2265265&amp;sid=eb6f74cdc81d74548127aa913700f7bc&amp;checkin=2024-07-15&amp;checkout=2024-07-18&amp;dest_id=-2161193&amp;dest_type=city&amp;highlighted_hotels=1776057&amp;room1=A,A,;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cais da Gaivota<\/a> right at the start. In divine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/casa-do-ribeiro-frio.en-gb.html?aid=2265265&amp;sid=eb6f74cdc81d74548127aa913700f7bc&amp;atlas_src=sr_iw_btn;checkin=2024-07-11;checkout=2024-07-12;dest_id=2254;dest_type=region;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;highlighted_blocks=543743904_195752173_2_0_0;no_rooms=1;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ribeiro Frio<\/a>, you&#8217;ll also find a nice hotel. In the mountains, you can stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=2265265&amp;lang=en-gb&amp;sid=eb6f74cdc81d74548127aa913700f7bc&amp;sb=1&amp;src=hotel&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;error_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fpt%2Fsitio-da-madeira.en-gb.html%3Faid%3D2265265%26sid%3Deb6f74cdc81d74548127aa913700f7bc%26atlas_src%3Dsr_iw_btn%3Bcheckin%3D2024-07-11%3Bcheckout%3D2024-07-12%3Bdest_id%3D2254%3Bdest_type%3Dregion%3Bdist%3D0%3Bgroup_adults%3D2%3Bgroup_children%3D0%3Bno_rooms%3D1%3Broom1%3DA%252CA%3Bsb_price_type%3Dtotal%3Btype%3Dtotal%3Bucfs%3D1%26%26&amp;highlighted_hotels=6592129&amp;hp_sbox=1&amp;ss=S%C3%A3o+Vicente&amp;is_ski_area=0&amp;ssne=S%C3%A3o+Vicente&amp;ssne_untouched=S%C3%A3o+Vicente&amp;dest_id=2254&amp;dest_type=region&amp;checkin_year=2024&amp;checkin_month=7&amp;checkin_monthday=11&amp;checkout_year=2024&amp;checkout_month=7&amp;checkout_monthday=13&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;from_sf=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casinhas da Laurissilva<\/a>. In Raba\u00e7al, you&#8217;ll also find a beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/rabacal-nature-spot-cottage.en-gb.html?aid=2265265&amp;sid=eb6f74cdc81d74548127aa913700f7bc&amp;atlas_src=sr_iw_btn;checkin=2024-07-11;checkout=2024-07-12;dest_id=2254;dest_type=region;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;highlighted_blocks=1074379908_379991972_4_34_0;no_rooms=1;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cabin<\/a>. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en-gb.html?sid=eb6f74cdc81d74548127aa913700f7bc&amp;aid=2265265&amp;lang=en-gb&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;error_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fpt%2Fperola-view-inn-suite-com-vista-mar.en-gb.html%3Faid%3D2265265%26sid%3Deb6f74cdc81d74548127aa913700f7bc%26atlas_src%3Dsr_iw_title%3Bcheckin%3D2024-07-11%3Bcheckout%3D2024-07-12%3Bdest_id%3D2254%3Bdest_type%3Dregion%3Bdist%3D0%3Bgroup_adults%3D2%3Bgroup_children%3D0%3Bhighlighted_blocks%3D651004104_333296974_2_0_0%3Bno_rooms%3D1%3Broom1%3DA%252CA%3Bsb_price_type%3Dtotal%3Btype%3Dtotal%3Bucfs%3D1%26%26&amp;highlighted_hotels=6510041&amp;hp_sbox=1&amp;ss=Porto+Moniz&amp;is_ski_area=0&amp;ssne=Porto+Moniz&amp;ssne_untouched=Porto+Moniz&amp;dest_id=2254&amp;dest_type=region&amp;checkin_year=2024&amp;checkin_month=7&amp;checkin_monthday=11&amp;checkout_year=2024&amp;checkout_month=7&amp;checkout_monthday=13&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;from_sf=1&amp;order=price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Porto Moniz<\/a>, there are several options.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" data-product-id=\"7761\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;productId&quot;:7761,&quot;variationId&quot;:null}\" data-wp-interactive=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-single-product woocommerce\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-image\" data-is-descendent-of-single-product-block=\"true\" data-show-sale-badge=\"false\" class=\"wc-block-components-product-image wc-block-grid__product-image wc-block-components-product-image--aspect-ratio-auto wp-block-woocommerce-product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/madeira-map-of-130-places-to-see\/\" style=\"\" data-wp-on--click=\"woocommerce\/product-collection::actions.viewProduct\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Madeira-400x335.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_single size-woocommerce_single lazyload\" alt=\"madeira map\" data-testid=\"product-image\" data-image-id=\"7646\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/335;object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Madeira-400x335.jpg 400w, https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Madeira-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Madeira-700x587.jpg 700w, https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Madeira-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Madeira.jpg 940w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 85vw, 400px\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><div class=\"wc-block-components-product-image__inner-container\">\n\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Madeira: map of 130+ places to see<\/h2>\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-price\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-product-price\" ><div class=\"wc-block-components-product-price wc-block-grid__product-price\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>5,96&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-summary\" data-is-descendent-of-single-product-block=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-product-summary\"><div class=\"wc-block-components-product-summary \" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Discover the beauty of Madeira with my detailed map, featuring 130<strong>+ tourist and secret spots<\/strong> on this stunning island. Explore eight map categories. You can also get the <a href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/atlantic-islands-map-bundle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlantic Islands map bundle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/add-to-cart-form\" class=\"wp-block-add-to-cart-form wc-block-add-to-cart-form wc-block-add-to-cart-form--input wp-block-woocommerce-add-to-cart-form\" >\n\t\n\t<form class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/madeira-map-of-130-places-to-see\/\" method=\"post\" enctype='multipart\/form-data'>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"quantity\">\n\t\t<label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"quantity_6a094ae53d267\">Madeira: map of 130+ places to see quantity<\/label>\n\t<input\n\t\ttype=\"number\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"quantity_6a094ae53d267\"\n\t\tclass=\"input-text qty text\"\n\t\tname=\"quantity\"\n\t\tvalue=\"1\"\n\t\taria-label=\"Product quantity\"\n\t\t\t\tmin=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstep=\"1\"\n\t\t\tplaceholder=\"\"\n\t\t\tinputmode=\"numeric\"\n\t\t\tautocomplete=\"off\"\n\t\t\t\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" name=\"add-to-cart\" value=\"7761\" class=\"single_add_to_cart_button button alt\">Add to cart<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-meta\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-product-meta\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to go to Madeira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Madeira is known as the <strong>island of eternal spring<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>the weather is pleasant all year round<\/strong> and extreme fluctuations are rare. Still, each season has its pros and cons depending on what you plan to do on the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\udd7e <strong>Hiking &amp; crossings:<\/strong> April\u2013June, September\u2013October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <strong>Beaches &amp; swimming:<\/strong> June\u2013September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf38 <strong>Nature &amp; photography:<\/strong> spring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude0c <strong>Peace &amp; minimum crowds:<\/strong> November\u2013February<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Madeira&#8217;s mountains and viewpoints<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pico Ruivo \u2013 the island&#8217;s highest mountain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized wp-image-1043 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_3602-1-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Madeira\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/187;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset at Pico Ruivo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most commonly accessible via the <strong>PR1.2 Achada do Teixeira \u2013 Pico Ruivo<\/strong> route. In good weather, there are views of both the north and south coasts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pico do Arieiro \u2013 PR1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The legendary mountain crossing <strong>PR1 Pico do Arieiro \u2013 Pico Ruivo<\/strong>. Tunnels, stairs to heaven, exposed ridges, and dramatic scenery. It&#8217;s among the <strong>most beautiful hikes<\/strong> in Madeira, but requires good weather. It will reopen around April 2026. Note that a <a href=\"https:\/\/simplifica.madeira.gov.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reservation<\/a> is required.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pico Grande \u2013 a lesser-known peak<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A prominent mountain above <strong>Curral das Freiras<\/strong>, often overlooked, yet it offers a powerful experience <strong>without the crowds<\/strong> and a view into the island&#8217;s central caldera. <strong>It&#8217;s one of the most interesting mountain destinations<\/strong> for more experienced hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Levadas, walking trails, and crossings <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PR9 \u2013 Levada do Caldeir\u00e3o Verde<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Waterfalls, tunnels, and a deep green valley in the north of the island. One of the most beautiful levadas ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PR6 \u2013 Levada 25 Fontes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-700x456.png\" alt=\"Madeira\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/456;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic in the <strong>Raba\u00e7al<\/strong> area. Very popular, but thanks to the waterfalls, it&#8217;s still worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PR18 \u2013 Levada do Rei<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A quieter alternative to the most famous routes. Fewer people, lots of greenery, and a pleasant length. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fanal \u2013 laurel forest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-700x472.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/472;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A magical place with ancient trees, mist, and open pastures. Most beautiful in misty weather.<br>\ud83d\udca1 Away from the main parking lot, you&#8217;ll find quiet parts of the forest <strong>almost without people or fences.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please respect the uniqueness of the ecosystem here, don&#8217;t climb the trees, and follow the established rules! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crossing Madeira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I visited most of the interesting places in Madeira during my crossing, about which I wrote a <a href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/prechod-madeiry\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"986\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">separate article here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waterfall <strong>Lombinho <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An inconspicuous waterfall in the north of the island, a great <strong>alternative to the overcrowded Anjos<\/strong> at Ponta do Sol. An ideal short stop during a road trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cliffs and coastal scenery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ponta de S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_4303-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Madeira\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A dry, windy peninsula with a completely different character than the rest of the island. The <strong>PR8<\/strong> route is among the most photogenic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ponta do Bode<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lesser-known viewpoint on the north coast. A great place for sunset without the crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ilh\u00e9us da Ribeira da Janela<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imposing rock towers rising from the ocean \u2013 one of the <strong>most dramatic coastal sceneries in Madeira.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beaches and natural pools of Madeira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Black sand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seixal Beach<\/strong> \u2013 one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, ideal when the ocean is calm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prainha do Cani\u00e7al<\/strong> \u2013 a small natural beach on the east coast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pebble beaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Praia Formosa (Funchal)<\/strong> \u2013 the largest beach near the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Praia da Ribeira Brava<\/strong> \u2013 local atmosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lava pools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Porto Moniz<\/strong> \u2013 safe swimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seixal Natural Pools<\/strong> \u2013 a quieter alternative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: when there are waves, the south of the island is better; the north is wilder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"67\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"cs-CZ\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"madeira\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KP8DDJM\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/madeira-l67\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Porto Santo Island \u2013 an even quieter alternative<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The small neighboring island with a long golden beach and a relaxing atmosphere is often less visited than Madeira \u2013 ideal for a seaside vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Camping<\/strong> in Madeira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wild camping is prohibited<\/strong>. Overnight stays only in official campsites or with a permit from the <strong>IFCN<\/strong>. However, there are many wild campsites on the island crossing; permits are requested online via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simplifica.madeira.gov.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SIMplifica<\/a><\/strong>. Only light fires in designated areas!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rules and changes for 2026 <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mandatory <a href=\"https:\/\/simplifica.madeira.gov.pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reservations<\/a> for PR routes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to overtourism, Madeira has resorted to an inevitable solution &#8211; reservations. <strong>From January 1, 2026<\/strong>, for some <strong>official hiking trails marked PR (Percursos Pedestres)<\/strong>, it is mandatory to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udccc <strong>book an entry time online in advance<\/strong>, not just show up at the start;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd52 the reservation is time-blocked (e.g., half-hour slots);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcbb reservation and payment are done through the <strong>official portal <a href=\"https:\/\/simplifica.madeira.gov.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SIMplifica<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb6 the fee is usually <strong>\u20ac4.50 per person<\/strong> (in some cases lower via a tour operator); children under 12 and residents of Madeira <em>do not pay<\/em>, but <strong>must still register and book a slot<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd0e without a valid reservation, a visitor may be fined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applies to e.g.: <strong>PR1, PR1.2, PR6, PR8, PR9, PR18 and others<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that some routes are closed; follow the current situation <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmadeira.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning a trip? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Save time with a ready-made map and plan your trip to measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" data-product-id=\"7643\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;productId&quot;:7643,&quot;variationId&quot;:null}\" 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Without a car, you&#8217;ll mostly get to Funchal and its surroundings. I walked across the island and then hitchhiked more, which was about average difficulty. I only rented a car for one day <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/michaelahrda\/adgOQgf5Nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ainoblocks-accordion-faq-block icon__right\" x-data=\"{ open: false }\" @click=\"open = !open\" :class=\"{'open': open, 'close': ! open }\"><div class=\"accordion\"><h3 class=\"has-xxs-font-size\">Are the trails paid?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"panel\">\n<p>Yes. From 2026, for some official PR routes, <strong>online reservation and a fee<\/strong> via the <a href=\"https:\/\/simplifica.madeira.gov.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIMplifica<\/a> portal are mandatory. 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