Use this handy map to navigate the unique personality of this enchanting archipelago, based on the recommendations of our resident travel expert Simon Calder.
On 1 July 1419, Portuguese discoverers first stepped ashore at what is now the port of Machico. Today, you can discover some excellent swimming or sunbathing on its yellow sand crescent beach, sensational hikes like Vereda do Larano, and heritage points of interest like the Machico Parish Church.
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Located 18 miles from the capital Santa Cruz is one of the oldest settlements in Madeira. Its heritage is best explored in the parish of Camacha, where many of the ancient traditions of Santa Cruz are kept alive. For marine beauty, don’t miss Garajau Natural Reserve.
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Come to Caniço for sensational coastal views, stay for the diving, the restaurants, the markets and the fascinating history. Criss-crossed with cobbled one-way lanes and surrounded by slopes and hillsides, this is the perfect place to combine small town charm with beachside beauty.
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With its colourful boats bobbing in the harbour or hauled up to the beach, the dreamy fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, just three miles west of Funchal, is a seafood enthusiast’s paradise. Its relaxed charm even inspired the watercolours of Winston Churchill after WWII.
Câmara de Lobos
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Calheta is the largest municipality in Madeira and has a vast historical, cultural and natural heritage. Surf it up in Jardim do Mar, soak up the panoramic views from the Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse, or explore the modern art at Museu de Arte Contemporânea – the choice is yours!
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The vibrant capital of Madeira, Funchal, is awash with heritage. Draped beautifully across an amphitheatre that tumbles down to the harbour, the city has modern street art, ancient cathedrals and plenty of its most famous export, the fortified wine, known simply as madeira.
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On 1 July 1419, Portuguese discoverers first stepped ashore at what is now the port of Machico. Today, you can discover some excellent swimming or sunbathing on its yellow sand crescent beach, sensational hikes like Vereda do Larano, and heritage points of interest like the Machico Parish Church.
Machico
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Located 18 miles from the capital Santa Cruz is one of the oldest settlements in Madeira. Its heritage is best explored in the parish of Camacha, where many of the ancient traditions of Santa Cruz are kept alive. For marine beauty, don’t miss Garajau Natural Reserve.
Santa Cruz
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Come to Caniço for sensational coastal views, stay for the diving, the restaurants, the markets and the fascinating history. Criss-crossed with cobbled one-way lanes and surrounded by slopes and hillsides, this is the perfect place to combine small town charm with beachside beauty.
Caniço
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The vibrant capital of Madeira, Funchal, is awash with heritage. Draped beautifully across an amphitheatre that tumbles down to the harbour, the city has modern street art, ancient cathedrals and plenty of its most famous export, the fortified wine, known simply as madeira.
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With its colourful boats bobbing in the harbour or hauled up to the beach, the dreamy fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, just three miles west of Funchal, is a seafood enthusiast’s paradise. Its relaxed charm even inspired the watercolours of Winston Churchill after WWII.
Câmara de Lobos
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Calheta is the largest municipality in Madeira and has a vast historical, cultural and natural heritage. Surf it up in Jardim do Mar, soak up the panoramic views from the Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse, or explore the modern art at Museu de Arte Contemporânea – the choice is yours!
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