13 days in Madeira Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Madeira Trip Planner
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Funchal — 11 nights
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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.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Valley of the Nuns and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. Get a sense of the local culture at Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal and Igreja de Sao Bento. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Funchal: Clube de Golf Santo da Serra (in Machico), Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse (in Ponta do Pargo) and Galeria dos Prazeres (in Prazeres). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at 25 Fontes Falls, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Cabo Girao, and take a peaceful walk through Laurissilva Forest.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Funchal road trip tool.
Riga, Latvia to Funchal is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Riga to Funchal due to the time zone difference. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Riga in March, with highs in Funchal at 22°C and lows at 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.
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Madeira travel guide
Pearl of the Atlantic
Madeira, the largest island of the eponymous archipelago, serves as one of Portugal's top year-round holiday destinations. Although it draws a growing number of visitors, the island retains much of its relaxed atmosphere and provides an alternative vacation idea for travelers seeking a tropical paradise still relatively unspoiled by mass tourism. The capital city of Funchal, settled in the 15th century, attracts the biggest crowds and serves as a convenient stopover for trans-Atlantic cruise ships sailing from the Caribbean. When you get tired of exploring Fuchal's lively streets and beaches, hop on a boat tour of the archipelago for some whale watching or big game fishing.
