11 days in Madeira Itinerary

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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. Get outdoors at Valley of the Nuns and Pico Ruivo. Venture out of the city with trips to Church of Sao Pedro (in Ponta do Pargo), Levada Ribeira de Janela (in Porto Moniz) and Canical (Ponta de Sao Lourenco, Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto, &more). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Madeira Explorers, make a trip to Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos, see the interesting displays at Frederico de Freitas Museum, and delve into the lush surroundings at Laurissilva Forest.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Funchal trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Funchal is an approximately 8-hour flight. Traveling from Berlin to Funchal, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In January, daytime highs in Funchal are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.