Stay : Madeira without moderation
In two weeks you can visit all the places of interest and walk along many levadas. As the landscapes are not the same on the north and south coasts, it is pleasant to devote adequate time to both. Thus, the one-week itinerary, detailed above, can be used as a basis for this long, extended itinerary, to take a little more time.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
14 days
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Detail of the stay : Madeira without moderation - 14 days
Day 1: Arrival in the flower island
Steps: Funchal
Arrival, installation at the hotel and then first visit of Funchal
Day 2: Discovering the treasures of Funchal
Steps: Funchal
The historical centre in the morning; possibility of taking a guide; afternoon walk in the botanical garden and orchids
JARDIM BOTÂNICO
Day 3: The surroundings of the island's capital city
Steps: Funchal, Monte, Pico Dos Barcelos, Eira Do Serrado, Curral Das Freiras
The surroundings of Funchal. Eira do Serrado and Curral das Freiras, and the viewpoint of Pico dos Barcelos in the morning; Monte and the tropical park.
In the afternoon, a short visit to the Story Centre, which is an interesting and interactive modern museum, perfectly illustrates the history and development of Madeira Island and its culture. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience interactive exhibitions of the island's history, experience the environment of different periods through sound and scents.
Day 4: Typical villages
Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Ribeira Brava in the morning. Lunch in Ribeira Brava; Jardim do Mar and its peaceful atmosphere in the afternoon; sleep here or at Ponta do Pargo, or in Santa.
Day 5: Porto Moniz and its natural pools
The natural swimming pools of Porto Moniz are the great "symbol" of the town of Porto Moniz. Natural saltwater pools are made of volcanic rocks where the sea naturally enters. This infrastructure, which has a surface area of 3 800 m ², also features a children's pool, a children's playground and access for disabled people. Sleep in Porto Moniz or Seixal.
Day 6: An adventurous day
On the gold road, towards São Vicente (caves), Boa Ventura, Santana. Lunch in Santana or São Jorge; in the afternoon, walk in Queimadas to Caldeirão do Inferno (4 to 5 hours round trip) or to the Achada do Texeira plateau, or near Ilha. Sleep in Ilha or Santana
Day 7: Natural swimming pool and panoramic view of the island
The East and the Interior. Porto da Cruz (natural swimming pools) on the coast, then direction Ribeiro Frio and the viewpoint of Balcões; ascent to Pico do Arieiro; lunch (panoramic picnic); return to the Poiso junction, then road to Santo da Serra, and descent to Machico to spend the night there.
Day 8: Hiking in the Serra
Hiking on the Paúl da Serra (northern slope), the place is full of admirable paths; in every season its flowers, its perfumes, its colours. Hikes can be accompanied for those interested in the many endemic species on the island
Day 9: The southern slope of Paul da Serra
Direction the south to sink inside, towards Lookout, other possibility, walk towards Santo da Serra or Camacha. It's a wild, flamboyant nature under an omnipresent sun. Walking is not complicated, you will pass from trails on trails, in exotic or less exotic plants.
Day 10: Day of beach
Arrival in Porto Santo to rest on the beautiful beach and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the island...
Day 11: Return to the capital
Steps: Funchal
Discover places like the lively Lavradores market, the Museum of Sacred Art, the Quinta das Cruzes, the curious collection of Universo de Memórias
Day 12: Following in the footsteps of Empress Sissi
Empress Sissi, Prince Hohenlohe and many others chose the island for its therapeutic qualities. If Madeira is in itself a tranquilizer for the senses, some addresses have opened their doors to offer their services of thalassotherapy, hydromassage, Turkish baths, sauna, massage, beauty centre... Ideal to return in great shape, "healthy mind in a healthy body". Most of the centres or hotels offering these services are in Funchal, Caniço, Calheta or Porto Santo.
Day 13: Madeira's know-how
Steps: Funchal
Embroidery Museum (Núcleo Museológico do IBTAM - Madeira Institute of Embroidery and Crafts). Embroidery is an integral part of Madeira's history and culture and is renowned throughout the world. This museum exhibits one of the most beautiful and precious collections of Madeira embroidery and tapestries made in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, this craft is still practiced in many Madeira families. There, visitors will have the opportunity to learn some tricks in various forms of embroidery, stitch methods and sewing techniques. After lunch, direction The Old Blandy Wine Lodge, it is here that you will learn the secrets of Madeira's production
THE OLD BLANDY WINE LODGE
Day 14: Obrigado Madeira!
Steps: Funchal
In the morning, last thalassotherapy treatments, last walk to the market and in the city. Departure from Funchal in the afternoon
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