Points of interest Madeira: Tourism & Monuments

Practical information : Sightseeing Madeira

Timetable

Museums and other visitor attractions are generally open all week, with a closing day on Monday or Sunday. Some establishments close at weekends. They are open all year round, with extended opening hours in high season. However, almost all are closed on December 25 and January¹. Ticket offices may close one hour before the official closing time.

To be booked

Reservations are rarely necessary, except for guided tours, workshops and special activities.

Budget & Tips

Entrance fees for museums generally range from €2 to €6. Some activities, such as the cable car or the Monte Tropical Garden, are a little more expensive. There is a reduced-rate ticket that combines entrance to the botanical garden with that of the cable car. Rates go up for water excursions (starting at around €35 per person).

Main events

The highlight of the annual festivities is undoubtedly Christmas. The capital (and the whole island) is transformed into a city of light. Nativity scenes(lapinhas) are set up everywhere, in churches, hotels, homes... Then comes Carnival, in February-March, followed by the famous Flower Festival in April-May, the archipelago's biggest festivity celebrating the arrival of spring. The whole island (and many visitors) flock to see this beautiful spectacle. At the end of August and the beginning of September, it's time for the Wine Festival and Harvest. Another opportunity to celebrate!

Guided tours

There are many possibilities for guided tours in this archipelago, where tourism has developed considerably. In addition to the traditional tourist buses that take you around the city (two companies share the market) and get you on or off at the desired stops, you can tour the capital by tuk-tuk (with Tukxi Madeira and Tuk Madeira City Tours), and even by sidecar (with Madeira Sidecar Tours). The Madeira Friendly Guide association also offers all kinds of tours, from guided city tours to hikes along the levadas, sea outings and mountain bike safaris. Students from the University of Madeira (under the name "Madeiran Heritage") offer guided tours of the historic center. Finally, the Discovering Madeira agency, specialized in wine tourism, offers a day's vineyard tour with wine tasting from €185.

Tourist Attractions & Monuments Madeira

PONTA DE SÃO LOURENÇO

JARDIM BOTÂNICO

NATURAI POOLS

TROPICAL GARDEN MONTE PALACE

CONVENTO DE SANTA CLARA

COLEGIO DOS JESUITAS

SÉ - CATEDRAL

ENGENHOS DO NORTE

PARK ECOLÓGICO DO FUNCHAL

CABO GIRÃO SKYWALK

IGREJA DA NOSSA SENHORA DO MONTE

QUINTA DAS CRUZES

CHÃO DA RIBEIRA

LAZERMAR

MUDAS

MUNICIPAL GARDEN

PICO DO FACHO

SANTA CATARINA PARK

MERCADO DOS LAVRADORES

VÉU DA NOIVA" WATERFALL

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