Complete Madeira 10-Day
Full-island coverage including all regions, major hikes, cultural stops, alternative levadas, and flexibility for weather.
Itinerary Map
14 stops across 9 days · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), © CARTO
Your 10-day journey
Day
1
Arrival & Funchal Orientation
Settle in Funchal, explore old town, market, waterfront. Light day.
Day
2
East Peninsula PR8
PR8 hike (early start), Prainha Beach, Machico. Overnight east coast.
Day
3
East Valleys & Penha d'Águia
Porto da Cruz, rum distillery, Vereda do Larano or Penha d'Águia hike. Portela viewpoint.
Day
4
Pico Arieiro Sunrise & PR1.2
Sunrise at Arieiro, PR1.2 to Pico Ruivo. Ribeiro Frio and Balcões optional.
Plan B — if it rainsbad weather alternative
If the weather doesn't cooperate, swap Day 4's plan for:
Day
5
Rabaçal PR6 & PR6.1
Early waterfalls hike, afternoon Paúl da Serra plateau. Overnight west or north.
Plan B — if it rainsbad weather alternative
If the weather doesn't cooperate, swap Day 5's plan for:
Day
6
Fanal Forest & North Coast
Fanal forest (PR13 or drive), Porto Moniz pools afternoon. Overnight north.
Day
7
North Coast ER101 & Seixal
Full ER101 scenic drive, Seixal beach/pools, São Cristóvão viewpoint. Optional PR18 Levada do Rei if skipping day 8.
Day
8
Santana & PR9 Caldeirão Verde
Traditional houses, long PR9 levada hike (or substitute PR18 if done yesterday).
Plan B — if it rainsbad weather alternative
If the weather doesn't cooperate, swap Day 8's plan for:
Day
9
South Coast Villages & Cabo Girão
Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Ponta do Sol, Curral das Freiras, Eira do Serrado. Return to Funchal.
Day
10
Funchal Reserve/Departure
Monte, wine lodge tour, reserve day for weather makeup or rest before departure.
Alternative routes if plans change
Swap these in if weather or conditions call for it.
day tour alternatives
scenic drive alternatives