Sports and leisure activities - Madeira in 2025

Practical information : Move & Laze around Madeira

Budget & Tips

The best plan is to pack a snack and set off to conquer the island's extraordinary landscapes. Hiking is Madeira's number one activity (and just as well, it's free!).

What's very local

In summer, Madeirans love to take advantage of the many natural pools to cool off and spend the day by the water with their families. The most impressive pools are at Porto Moniz, in the north of the island. But beware, it's very crowded during the summer season!

To be booked

There's no need to book two months in advance, even in high season, but it's a good idea to book certain activities a little in advance (if you want to organize a guided trek, for example). In high season, the crowds are in full swing. Beware of Porto Santo, as the island is small and the offer more limited, so it may be wise to anticipate your bookings.

Main events

In July, the Bay of Funchal plays host to Madeira's great traditional canoe regatta. The 2.5-kilometre-long course of these fishing boats begins on the quays of Funchal harbour and ends at Barreirinha, in the old town. At the end of July, the traditional Madeira Rally (Rali Vinho Madeira) attracts the crowds, a speed event that counts towards the European Rally Championship (and one of Europe's most famous automobile competitions). Several stretches of road are closed to the public during the event. In the same month, cyclists gather for the Volta à Ilha em Bicicleta, a tour of the island by bicycle. At the end of December, the Funchal City Tour (Volta à cidade do Funchal) brings together national and international athletes in downtown Funchal.

Sports and leisure activities Madeira

GREEN DEVIL SAFARI

E-BIKE MADEIRA

ATLANTIC PEARL

MADEIRA SUNRISE TOURS

ROTA DOS CETÁCEOS

AZUL DIVING

TRUE SPIRIT

MARINA QUINTA DO LORDE

COMPLEXO BALNEAR DE PORTO DA CRUZ

GAVIÃO

NAUTISANTOS

MADEIRA BIG GAME FISHING

TURIPESCA

HIPICENTER DE PORTO SANTO

BELUGA SUBMARINE

MARINA DO FUNCHAL

AQUAPARQUE DE SANTA CRUZ

BIG GAME FISHING MADEIRA

BIG GAME FISHING

MADEIRA DIVE POINT

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Practical information : Move & Laze around Madeira

Budget & Tips

What's very local

To be booked

Main events