Madeira

Food & Drink

• Il Gallo d'Oro & William • Portuguese / The only two Michelin Star Restaurant in Madeira. The finest produce from the island in local and seasonal dishes.
• Kampo • Portuguese / Simple menu with local fish from the market, well-made meat dishes and Madeira wines.
• Cris’s • Portuguese / A dining experience: a Prosecco on arrival, an amuse bouche to start and a refreshing sorbet between courses.

• Barreirinha Bar Café • Bar / Outdoor seating by the water with fantastic views.
• Madeira Rum House • Bar / In the old part of the city, with the largest collection of rum bottles on the island.
• GastroBar at Reid's Palace • Cocktail bar / Best cocktails on the island!

• Greenhouse Coffee Roaster, MaiaCoffeeShop, Art Food Corner Madeira

Activities & Attractions

• Toboggan (Monte Sledges) and Funchal Cable Car • The most famous attraction is the famous "sledge rides" or tobogganing. These downhill carts are made of wicker and wood a fit 2–3 people. These sleds are controlled by two "carreiros" wearing white uniforms and straw hats. They use their boots as brakes. Combine this with the "Teleférico do Funchal" or Funchal cable car, so that you can get to the top of the hills (Monte) where the tobogganing starts.
• Green Devil 4WD Tour of Island & Porto Moniz Volcanic Pools • Full-day Jeep adventure, ideal for travelers who want to get off the beaten track and see impressive natural beauty. By traveling in a Jeep, you’ll access hard-to-reach off-road sites that you wouldn’t be able to alone. Cross the stunning Laurisilva forest and visit the fairy tale Fanal forest, access ocean views, see waterfalls and swim in volcanic pools.
• Scuba dive • Scuba diving off of Madeira is a surreal experience. Being in the Atlantic Ocean and looking up at the island of Madeira with its vast hills and lush vegetation is a scene that is hard to believe exists. The main highlight was petting a giant Goliath Grouper who was friendly with divers. Unfortunately, the diving itself was not incredible as there was not enough aquatic life or coral to make the dive really interesting.

Stays

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  Sao Fransisco Accomm • On a cobblestone street lined with shops and restaurants, a 5-minute walk from the 15th-century Catedral do Funchal and 1 km from the bustling Mercado dos Lavradores.
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  The Vine Hotel • Upmarket hotel with rooftop terrace and heated outdoor pool.
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  Savoy Palace • In the city center with incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean.

• Funchal, Monte, Machico, Ponta do Sol

More

• More Food • Restaurante dos Combatentes, Villa Cipriani, Avista, The Dining Room, Casal da Penha, Armazém do Sal, Madcuba, Casa Velha Restaurant, Taberna Madeira, Restaurante Hemingway, Casa Da Penha
• More Drinks • Galáxia Skybar, Turim Santa Maria Hotel, FugaCidade, Local Shop in Monte, Rei da Poncha
• Sites, Museums & Galleries • Blandy's Madeira Wine Tour
• Parks • Madeira Natural Park, Santa Catarina Park, Madeira Botanical Garden, Panoramic Gardens, Parque Florestal das Queimadas, Jardim Municipal do Funchal