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Suburban and resort areas stretching from Caniço east to Câmara de Lobos west, featuring coastal promenades, beaches (including Praia Formosa), and dramatic Cabo Girão cliffs. Sun-drenched and easily accessible from Funchal.

Warm, sunny coastal strip with agricultural terraces growing bananas and sugar cane. Home to Calheta's sandy beach, charming villages like Ponta do Sol, and transition zone between south's warmth and west's ruggedness.

Dramatic volcanic coastline from the westernmost point (Ponta do Pargo lighthouse) to Porto Moniz's famous natural lava pools. Windswept cliffs, sea stacks at Ribeira da Janela, and access to Fanal Forest and Paúl da Serra plateau.

Lush, wild coastline with towering green cliffs, black-sand beaches at Seixal, natural pools, and powerful Atlantic waves. Wetter and greener than the south, popular with surfers and hikers, includes São Vicente's volcanic caves.

Madeira's traditional mountain heartland with iconic thatched-roof houses, access to Pico Ruivo (highest peak) from Achada do Teixeira, laurel forest trails, and north-facing valleys. Green, wet, and culturally rich.

Historic first settlement (Machico) and the arid, windswept Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula. Mix of beaches, coastal levadas (including Vereda do Larano), and lunar-like landscapes contrasting with the island's lush west.

High-altitude wilderness including Pico Ruivo (1862m), Pico do Arieiro (1818m), Paúl da Serra plateau, Curral das Freiras valley, Rabaçal levada trails (25 Fontes, Risco), and Fanal Forest. Cool, often above clouds.

Separate island 43km northeast of Madeira with 9km golden sand beach, arid Mediterranean climate, low relief (Pico do Facho 517m), and much fewer tourists. Relaxed atmosphere, distinct from Madeira's dramatic terrain.