The Pearl of the Atlantic, no fluff.
Hikes and levadas, wicker toboggans, natural pools and the famous tunnels — with 2026 prices, real opening hours and the right way to get there. An independent guide, in love with the island for ten years.
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How many tunnels does Madeira have? All the records
More than 150 tunnels — including the longest in Portugal at 3,168 metres. And zero tolls.
The most-read guide on the siteMonte Toboggan Ride: 2026 prices and how to get there
A 2 km downhill ride in a wicker sledge, a tradition since 1850. From €25 per person.
Updated · July 2026São Vicente Caves: a journey inside the volcano
890,000-year-old lava tubes on the north coast — plus what else to do in São Vicente.
With a half-day itineraryCabo Girão: the glass skywalk 580 metres above the sea
One of the highest sea cliffs in Europe — best time to visit and how to get there from Funchal.
The most famous view on the islandPico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo: above the clouds
The most spectacular hike in Madeira, from sunrise to the roof of the island (1,862 m).
PR 1 · 11.2 kmWhales and dolphins: where and when to see them in Madeira
The island sits on the route of 20+ cetacean species all year round — tours and tips.
Open sea all year roundTrending hikes & levadas
All trails →The official PR trails explained one by one — difficulty, distance and how to get there.
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When to go, what it costs, where to stay and how to get around — the essentials of Madeira in verified numbers.
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