Itinerary · as a couple

Madeira in 3 days: beach & relax

Built from real places on this site, clustered so you never zigzag across the island. Sea today: 23.6°C. Sunset: 19:32. Book a sunset dinner near the golden hour stop; western coasts face the setting sun.

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Day 1

The lava pools

Porto-moniz · ~48 km driving
Praia das Lajes
Beaches & PoolsPraia das LajesMorning
Cabo Girão
ViewpointsCabo GirãoAfternoon
Casino da Madeira
AttractionsCasino da MadeiraLater
Camara de Lobos
ViewpointsCamara de LobosGolden hour

Lunch idea: a taverna in Achadas da Cruz, the nearest village to your morning stop.

Day 2

Golden sand southwest

Calheta · ~38 km driving
Praia da Calheta
Beaches & PoolsPraia da CalhetaMorning
Cais da Ponta do Sol
ViewpointsCais da Ponta do SolAfternoon
25 Fontes
Attractions25 FontesLater
Caminho Real
ViewpointsCaminho RealGolden hour

Lunch idea: a taverna in Arco da Calheta, the nearest village to your morning stop.

Day 3

Funchal lidos

Funchal · ~28 km driving
Praia da Ponta do Sol
Beaches & PoolsPraia da Ponta do SolMorning
Paul da Serra
ViewpointsPaul da SerraAfternoon
Chaminé do Antigo Engenho
AttractionsChaminé do Antigo EngenhoLater
Jardim do Mar
ViewpointsJardim do MarGolden hour

Lunch idea: a taverna in Arco da Calheta, the nearest village to your morning stop.

Every stop links to its full page with live conditions, the map and practical details. Getting between cities without a car? See getting around Madeira.