Classic Madeira 5-Day
Balanced introduction covering east peaks/peninsula, north coast, Rabaçal waterfalls, west/Fanal, and south villages. Mix of hiking and scenic driving.
Itinerary Map
10 stops across 5 days · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), © CARTO
Your 5-day journey
Day
1
East Peninsula & Sunrise
Arrive, settle in Machico or Funchal, PR8 hike afternoon if energy allows or next morning.
Day
2
High Peaks (Arieiro & Ruivo)
Early sunrise at Arieiro, PR1.2 to Pico Ruivo. Balcões optional if time. Base: east or central.
Day
3
North Coast ER101 & Pools
São Vicente to Porto Moniz via ER101, Seixal beach/pools, viewpoints. Base: north or return to Funchal.
Day
4
Rabaçal Waterfalls & West
Early start for PR6/PR6.1, afternoon to west coast (Calheta) or Fanal if weather misty. Base: west or Funchal.
Day
5
South Villages & Cabo Girão
Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão skywalk, Ponta do Sol, optional Curral das Freiras. Funchal afternoon if departure next day.
Alternative routes if plans change
Swap these in if weather or conditions call for it.
day tour alternatives
scenic drive alternatives