11 days in Madeira Islands Itinerary

Porto Santo Island is known for beaches, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the waterfront activity at Praia do Porto Santo, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, take in the dramatic natural features at Pico de Ana Ferreira, and see Off-Road Tours.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Porto Santo Island online trip itinerary planner.

Milan, Italy to Porto Santo Island is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Milan to Porto Santo Island, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Milan in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Porto Santo Island: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Funchal.

The capital of the island of Madeira for more than 500 years, Funchal represents a laid-back city made popular by its historical sites and climate.

Venture out of the city with trips to Levada Caldeirao Verde (in Santana) and Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools (in Porto Moniz). There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, get outside with Outdoor Activities, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Pico Ruivo.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Funchal travel planning tool.

Getting from Porto Santo Island to Funchal by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In July, daytime highs in Funchal are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.