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The Perfect 7-Day Madeira Itinerary

Madeira 🇵🇹 · Built from 94 real traveler plans · 40 spots

Pico do ArieiroMonte Palace Tropical GardenCabo Girão SkywalkPonta de São Lourenço

Madeira is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 94 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 7-day plan — built around the 40+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Madeira.

7-Day Madeira Itinerary

Day 1

Pico do Arieiro
Pico do Arieiro
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 79 travelers
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 79 travelers
Cabo Girão Skywalk
Cabo Girão Skywalk
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 78 travelers
Ponta de São Lourenço
Ponta de São Lourenço
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 67 travelers
Mercado dos Lavradores
Mercado dos Lavradores
attraction · ★ 4.1 · saved by 59 travelers

Day 2

Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 57 travelers
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 48 travelers
Ribeiro Frio Natural Park
Ribeiro Frio Natural Park
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 43 travelers
Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 39 travelers
Câmara de Lobos
Câmara de Lobos
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 36 travelers

Day 3

Madeira Botanical Garden
Madeira Botanical Garden
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 36 travelers
Santana Traditional Houses
Santana Traditional Houses
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 32 travelers
São Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre
São Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre
attraction · ★ 4.1 · saved by 32 travelers
Miradouro do Véu da Noiva
Miradouro do Véu da Noiva
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 30 travelers
Funchal Cable Car
Funchal Cable Car
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 29 travelers

Day 4

Seixal Natural Pools
Seixal Natural Pools
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 28 travelers
Funchal Cathedral (Sé do Funchal)
Funchal Cathedral (Sé do Funchal)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 28 travelers
Miradouro da Ribeira da Janela
Miradouro da Ribeira da Janela
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 27 travelers
Porto Moniz Natural Pools
Porto Moniz Natural Pools
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 24 travelers
Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley)
Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley)
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 23 travelers

Day 5

Restaurante Armazém do Sal
Restaurante Armazém do Sal
restaurant · ★ 4.3 · saved by 23 travelers
Restaurante Cachalote
Restaurante Cachalote
restaurant · ★ 4 · saved by 22 travelers
Fanal Forest
Fanal Forest
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 21 travelers
Parque Florestal das Queimadas
Parque Florestal das Queimadas
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 19 travelers
Forte de São Tiago
Forte de São Tiago
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 19 travelers

Day 6

Miradouro da Encumeada
Miradouro da Encumeada
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 19 travelers
Miradouro da Eira do Serrado
Miradouro da Eira do Serrado
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 18 travelers
Miradouro do Guindaste
Miradouro do Guindaste
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 18 travelers
Cascata dos Anjos
Cascata dos Anjos
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 18 travelers
Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 18 travelers

Day 7

Casas Típicas de Santana
Casas Típicas de Santana
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 18 travelers
Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha)
Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 17 travelers
Parque de Santa Catarina
Parque de Santa Catarina
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 17 travelers
CR7 Museum
CR7 Museum
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 17 travelers
Restaurante Do Forte
Restaurante Do Forte
restaurant · ★ 4.3 · saved by 17 travelers

Top Things to Do in Madeira

  • Pico do Arieiro — ★ 4.8 (saved by 79 travelers)
  • Monte Palace Tropical Garden — ★ 4.7 (saved by 79 travelers)
  • Cabo Girão Skywalk — ★ 4.5 (saved by 78 travelers)
  • Ponta de São Lourenço — ★ 4.8 (saved by 67 travelers)
  • Mercado dos Lavradores — ★ 4.1 (saved by 59 travelers)
  • Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto — ★ 4.8 (saved by 57 travelers)
  • Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools — ★ 4.7 (saved by 48 travelers)
  • Ribeiro Frio Natural Park — ★ 5 (saved by 43 travelers)

Where to Eat in Madeira

  • Restaurante Armazém do Sal — ★ 4.3
  • Restaurante Cachalote — ★ 4
  • Restaurante Do Forte — ★ 4.3
  • Armazém do Sal — ★ 4.3

Madeira Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Madeira?

Most travelers planning Madeira on Triply spend about 7 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Pico do Arieiro, Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Cabo Girão Skywalk — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Madeira?

Based on 94 real Madeira itineraries, the most-saved spots are Pico do Arieiro, Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Cabo Girão Skywalk, Ponta de São Lourenço, Mercado dos Lavradores, Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto.

Where should I eat in Madeira?

The most-saved places to eat in Madeira are Restaurante Armazém do Sal, Restaurante Cachalote, Restaurante Do Forte, Armazém do Sal.

Is Madeira worth visiting?

Madeira is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 94 traveler itineraries covering 40+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 7-day trip.

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