Itinerary · as a couple

Madeira in 10 days: history & culture

Built from real places on this site, clustered so you never zigzag across the island. Sea today: 23.5°C. Sunset: 19:31. Book a sunset dinner near the golden hour stop; western coasts face the setting sun.

Day 2

Where it all began

Machico · ~24 km driving

Lunch idea: a taverna in Caniçal, the nearest village to your morning stop.

Day 6

The wine lodges

Funchal · ~25 km driving

Lunch idea: a taverna in Funchal, the nearest village to your morning stop.

Day 7

Old Funchal

Funchal · ~29 km driving

Lunch idea: a taverna in Funchal, the nearest village to your morning stop.

Day 8

Where it all began

Machico · ~12 km driving

Lunch idea: a taverna in Machico, the nearest village to your morning stop.

Day 9

Museum morning

Funchal · ~11 km driving

Lunch idea: a taverna in Garajau, the nearest village to your morning stop.

Day 10

Churchill's bay

Camara-de-lobos · ~42 km driving

Lunch idea: a taverna in Imaculado Coração de Maria, 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.