Jul 31 - Aug 6, 2026

Madeira

Road Trip · 7 days · Car

About this trip

An active, car-based 7-day loop focused on levada hikes, dramatic coastal viewpoints, waterfall valleys, and earned recovery stops around Funchal and Porto Santo.

31Stops
7Days
CarTransport
Moderate budgetFriends
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About this trip

Embark on a 7-day road trip from Funchal (CR7) - Rua de Santa Maria via Santana - Largo das Portas de Santana to Caniço - Avenida de Zarco. This itinerary is designed for friends travelling together, with a mid-range budget, with a mix of adventure, so you can feel like you're travelling with a local rather than following a tour bus timetable. You'll keep an active rhythm, packing in more movement and discovery each day while still keeping the transfers believable for the way this trip is meant to unfold. Think of this as a ready-made framework rather than a script: each day suggests a clear path and one or two anchor experiences, but always leaves room for spontaneous detours, extra coffee stops, and the kind of small discoveries that make trips feel personal. Active route with hikes, water or mountain experiences, scenic drives, safety notes, and earned recovery stops.

Trip schedule

Day 1
🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
Cabo GirãoFunchal (CR7) - Rua de Santa Maria

Glass skywalk on one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs—an instant adrenaline start.

Cabo Girão
Day 1
🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
Jardim Botânico da MadeiraFunchal (CR7) - Rua de Santa Maria

Terraced botanic gardens with forest humidity—great for recovery between drives.

Jardim Botânico da Madeira
Day 2
🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
Paul da SerraFunchal (CR7) - Rua de Santa Maria

High-altitude plateau for wide-open hiking conditions and big sky views.

Paul da Serra
Day 2
€0🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
Funchal (CR7) - Rua de Santa Maria
Vereda do Fanal
Day 3
€0🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
Santana - Largo das Portas de Santana
Levada dos Tornos (Ribeira Brava)
Day 3
€0-€5🎯ActivityAfternoonDon't miss
Santana - Largo das Portas de Santana
Pico do Arieiro
Day 4
€0🎯ActivityMorning
Santana - Largo das Portas de Santana
Vereda das Funduras
Day 4
€0🎯ActivityAfternoon
Santana - Largo das Portas de Santana
da Cruz

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Total Days7
Activities31
Meals2
Locations3
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