Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol boasts breathtaking landscapes and encompasses the three parishes Ponta do Sol, Canhas and Madalena do Mar.

Camara de Lobos

Câmara de Lobos - It was this traditional fishing village which inspired the late Sir Winston Churchill to paint its lovely surroundings.

Strelitzia plant

Strelitzia plant in Funchal

Pico do Arieiro (1818m)

Pico do Arieiro, at 1818 meters high, is Madeira island's third highest peak.

Funchal - view from the gondola lift

Funchal is the largest city, the municipal seat and the capital of Madeira with a population of 111,892. Funchal is located inside a natural amphitheater-shaped valley, with gentle slopes beginning at the coast which rise to 1200 meters, that provided a natural shelter for early settlers.

Funchal harbor

Funchal has a Mediterranean climate with mild temperatures all year round.

Mercado Dos Lavradores - market

The historic building with an open patio offers on two levels the fresh fruits and vegetables from all over the island.

Mercado Dos Lavradores

Eat and buy local fruits like the small Madeiran mangos, bananas, philodendres and plenty kinds of maracujas.

Funchal

Penha de Franca

Penha de França, western zone of Funchal.

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

The Monte Palace Tropical Garden, benefiting from a privileged position near Funchal, allows for the enjoyment of a magnificent view, within a combination of nature, culture and art.

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Surrounded by the purity and tranquility of nature, favorable to relaxation and reflection, the garden offers a display of nature, where the principle actors are the hundreds of trees, the lakes filled with Koi fish, the plants and the wide variety of flower species from different origins.

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Strolling along the walkways of the garden, venturing through its exuberant vegetation, in contrast with the vast range of colors of the flowers, with the bay of Funchal as a backdrop, will be an unforgettable experience.

Wicker Toboggan Sled Ride

These two-seater wicker sledges glide from Monte down to Funchal on wooden runners, pushed and steered by two men traditionally dressed in white cotton clothes and a straw hat, using their rubber-soled boots as brakes.

Botanical Gardens (Jardins Botânicos)

The more than 2000 plants of these hillside gardens, plus the view of Funchal make this one of the major attractions of the whole island.

Botanical Gardens (Jardins Botânicos)

Botanical Gardens (Jardins Botânicos)

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

Hiking at Ponta de São Lourenço, the eastern part of Madeira is a nature reserve with wonderful panoramic views of the Atlantic and spectacular volcanic rock formations.

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

Many unusual species of plants are found here and are best seen from the footpath, such as the Ice Plant, Everlasting, Cardoon and many more.

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

The hiking trail, which in recent years has been upgraded with stone steps and safety railings, can be walked comfortably with a pair of good hiking boots.

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

The full walk, including a curcuit of the reserve at the far end, will take several hours.

Cabo Girao Cliff

Cabo Girão - the second highest cliff face in the world. Standing at the iron railings of the viewpoint is quite a breathtaking adventure! In front th Camara de lobos village.

Camara de lobos

The village was given its name by the explorers João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira because of the shape of its bay and the many sea lions (‘lobos’) living there at the time.

Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol boasts breathtaking landscapes and encompasses the three parishes Ponta do Sol, Canhas and Madalena do Mar.

Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Pargo

Ponta do Pargo's name came from its location on the extreme coastal west point (Ponta) and for being rich in a species of fish called 'pargo'.

Ponta do Pargo

Ponta do Pargo

Due to its plane terrain this is a very distinguished area on Madeira Island. Tranquil and peculiar, this parish maintains its charm almost all year round, becoming especially alive when religious festivals occur.

Pico do Arieiro (1818m)

Pico do Arieiro, at 1818 meters high, is Madeira island's third highest peak.

Pico do Arieiro (1818m)

This footpath northwards towards Pico Ruivo (1867m) is an important tourist attraction, with a daily average of 1000 tourists trekking on it.

Penha de franca

Beautiful garden at hotel Penha de franca.

Machico