{"id":28707,"date":"2024-08-24T10:41:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-24T10:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/blog\/our-travel-tips-for-a-short-trip-to-madeira\/"},"modified":"2025-04-11T11:19:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:19:06","slug":"our-travel-tips-for-a-short-trip-to-madeira","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.seabookings.com\/pt\/blog\/our-travel-tips-for-a-short-trip-to-madeira\/","title":{"rendered":"As nossas dicas de viagem para uma curta viagem \u00e0 Madeira"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We went on a 3-day trip to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\"><strong>Madeira<\/strong><\/a>, a Portuguese island in the middle of the Atlantic. Well, not exactly in the middle, as it\u2019s less than a&nbsp;<strong>2-hour flight from Lisbon<\/strong>, but it&nbsp;<em>feels<\/em>&nbsp;like the middle of the Atlantic \ud83d\ude42 We did this trip to get to know the island a bit better and check out the&nbsp;<strong>best sea experiences for you<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\">Madeira<\/a>&#8216;s truly a natural gem. It\u2019s the ideal holiday destination if you need some&nbsp;<strong>contact with nature in its purest state<\/strong>. On Madeira, you\u2019ll find very&nbsp;<strong>steep and green mountains<\/strong>&nbsp;but also a very&nbsp;<strong>impressive coastline<\/strong>. The weather in Madeira is very pleasant all year round and the water temperatures are way nicer than on the Portuguese mainland, being around 20\u00baC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a little&nbsp;<strong>guide for if&nbsp;you\u2019re planning a short trip to Madeira<\/strong>&nbsp;and like active and more radical experiences, like we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canyoning_5-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13515 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You&#8217;ll be impressed by such a pure nature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is the best time to Madeira Island, Portugal:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We did our trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\">Madeira<\/a> in&nbsp;<strong>June<\/strong>. We had great weather and very good sea conditions. However, it was already rather crowded with tourists.&nbsp;As some of the locals, we met told us, as the weather on Madeira is good all year round, you might want to book&nbsp;<strong>offseason<\/strong>. From October to April, you\u2019ll find&nbsp;<strong>fewer people, better prices<\/strong>&nbsp;for your accommodation and flights and friendlier locals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you\u2019re not looking to spend the whole holidays enjoying the sun while relaxing by the pool and the beach, you might prefer to risk some cloudier days and book offseason. Not convinced yet? Read this article we wrote with<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/blog\/9-reasons-to-visit-madeira-during-the-fall-winter\/\">&nbsp;9 reasons why you should visit Madeira in the&nbsp;<strong>Fall or Winter<\/strong>&nbsp;season<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[youtube height=\"300\" width=\"615\"]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j5BIZHJ_XZo&amp;t=27s&amp;feature=youtu.be[\/youtube]<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get to Madeira Island, Portugal:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get to <a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\">Madeira<\/a> from the&nbsp;<strong>main airports in Europe<\/strong>. Frequent low-cost flights to Madeira are operated by EasyJet, Smartwings, Binter Canarias, TAP and British Airways are only a few of them. You can fly from&nbsp;<strong>Lisbon, Paris, Prague, London, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Gran Canaria<\/strong>, and others. Of season, from November to April, you can find return flights from Lisbon to Madeira from&nbsp;<strong>35\u20ac per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth mentioning that each of the above places you\u2019ll fly from is a fantastic destination in its own right; if you\u2019re passing through and have the time, be sure to take a day trip around one of these cities\/islands. Capital cities always have a ton to do, and with the airport usually being highly accessible from the centre (especially if underground rain travel is available), you won\u2019t have to worry about getting to your flight in time.\u00a0You will likely have a lot of bags, though, so if you decide to do this, make use of a service like <a href=\"https:\/\/qeepl.com\/en\">Qeepl<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/radicalstorage.com\/luggage-storage\/london\">Radical Storage<\/a> to keep your bags and suitcases for you until you need to leave. This allows you the freedom to properly explore and make the most out of the stop-gap destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get to Madeira from the Algarve, the South of Portugal, by&nbsp;<strong>ferry<\/strong>. The ferry from Portim\u00e3o to Madeira runs from July to September and is part of the Poritm\u00e3o &#8211; Canaries route. Portim\u00e3o-Funchal runs on Tuesdays at 14h30 and arrives by 14h30 on Wednesday. Prices for the ferry from Portim\u00e3o to Funchal start at&nbsp;<strong>85\u20ac per person<\/strong>. You can find<a href=\"https:\/\/madeira-ferry.pt\/en\/madeira-ferry\/\">&nbsp;all the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/madeira_6-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13551 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Madeira&#8217;s green mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to stay on Madeira Island, Portugal:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On our trip, we stayed at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.altolidohotelfunchal.com\/\">&nbsp;Hotel Alto Lido<\/a>, near the city of Funchal. It\u2019s a nice place to stay if you look for a central location with some nice beaches at walking distance and many restaurants nearby. To get from this hotel to Funchal, there\u2019s a&nbsp;<strong>free shuttle service<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer a more urban experience, staying in&nbsp;<strong>Funchal<\/strong>, Madeira\u2019s capital city is a good idea. Here, you can find many hotels, hostels and AirBnBs for all budgets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I\u2019d recommend staying a bit \u201coff the beaten track\u201d and look for an Airbnb in a town besides Funchal, like&nbsp;<strong>Camara de Lobos or Porto Moniz<\/strong>&nbsp;for example. But choosing where to stay really depends on the experience you\u2019re looking for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/madeira_8-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13550 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Renting a car in Madeira is a great idea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get around on Madeira Island, Portugal:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In our case, we were looking to discover most of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\">island<\/a>, on a short holiday, so&nbsp;<strong>hiring a car<\/strong>&nbsp;was the best option. We booked a car with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingmadeira.com\/index.php\/pt\/\">&nbsp;Driving Madeira<\/a>. The whole experience was just perfect. We opted for pick-up and drop-off at the airport. Highly recommended!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But be prepared, the island has very steep mountains, curvy and narrow roads, long tunnels, and sometimes bad visibility due to fog. As such, we only recommend hiring a car if you are an&nbsp;<strong>experienced and confident driver<\/strong>. And because of the steep mountains, we recommend hiring a car with some more horsepower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taxis<\/strong>&nbsp;around the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\">island<\/a>&nbsp;are a good option, especially if you are on holiday in a small group (up to 4). You can even rent a taxi for a full day! Daily rates start at 80 \u20ac and give you the possibility to stop at any attraction for as long as you want. And the driver can even give you some tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ByLU8-QHcI1\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding&nbsp;<strong>public transport<\/strong>, there are plenty of bus routes around the island, especially on the Southside.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.horariosdofunchal.pt\/FlipBuilder\/guia_en_1.pdf\">&nbsp;Here you can check timetables and routes<\/a>. There\u2019s no train, tram or metro on Madeira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our favorite means of transport on an island is of course by&nbsp;<strong>boat<\/strong>. By boat, you can discover the coastline of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\">Madeira<\/a>. If you would like to discover&nbsp;<strong>Porto Santo island<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Desertas islands<\/strong>, there are some boat tours on Madeira that take you there or the&nbsp;<strong>ferry<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to the starting point of the activities on Madeira, like the boat tours, surf lessons and canyoning, you can also opt for a&nbsp;<strong>transfer service<\/strong>&nbsp;provided by the tour provided (sometimes even included in the experience price).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/sup-madeira\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sup_4-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"SUP is a very peaceful way to explore the coast of Madeira\" class=\"wp-image-13508 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SUP is a very peaceful way to explore the coast of Madeira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to do on Madeira Island, Portugal:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t deny, our favorite things to do in Madeira are of course sea experiences. Oh well, also&nbsp;<strong>mountain and culinary<\/strong>&nbsp;experiences!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the things to do on Madeira that we recommend for&nbsp;<strong>active travelers<\/strong>&nbsp;who can\u2019t sit still and just want to explore as much nature as possible during their holidays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/whales-dolphin-boat-trip-from-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/whale_1-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Whales are usually a bit shyer than dolphins but some come really close by\" class=\"wp-image-13528 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whales are usually a bit shyer than dolphins but some come really close by<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/whales-dolphin-boat-trip-from-madeira\"><strong>Dolphin and whale watching in Madeira<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dolphin and whale watching in Madeira is an&nbsp;<strong>unforgettable experience<\/strong>&nbsp;for the whole family in the middle of the Ocean. We were lucky enough to find 3 different species on one single tour! This boat trip is more than just watching these magical creatures. With the&nbsp;<strong>local guides and marine biologists<\/strong>, you\u2019ll get to know a lot about cetaceans (dolphins and whales). You can<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/blog\/a-must-on-madeira-whale-watching-boat-trips\/\">&nbsp;read about our experience here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/swimming-with-dolphins-in-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dolphins_4-1-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming with wild dolphins is a very special experience that we recommend to all you sea-lovers!\" class=\"wp-image-13527 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swimming with wild dolphins is a very special experience that we recommend to all you sea-lovers!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/swimming-with-dolphins-in-madeira\">Swimming with dolphins in Madeira<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming with dolphins in Madeira is more than just watching them very closely. The swimming with dolphins experience is done during the whale and dolphin watching trip. You\u2019ll come on board on one of our two&nbsp;<strong>Rigid Inflatable Passenger Boats<\/strong>&nbsp;(RIB) and be taken out to the dolphins and whales. The swimming is only done with&nbsp;<strong>Common Dolphins<\/strong>. We found a very big pod of Common Dolphins that were very curious when we got into the water. This was surely one of the most remarkable experiences of my life. You can<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/blog\/to-swim-with-dolphins-in-madeira-a-dream-come-true\/\">&nbsp;read all the details about our experience here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/sup-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sup_3-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"SUP tour in Madeira\" class=\"wp-image-13505 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Join a fun SUP tour in Garajau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/sup-madeira\">SUP tour in Madeira<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SUP, or Stand Up Paddle boarding, is a fun way to explore the coastline. We did this SUP tour just before heading back to the airport. SUP is great because you can&nbsp;<strong>enjoy the sea quietly and get a different view<\/strong>&nbsp;of the island of Madeira from a sea view perspective. On this guided tour, you\u2019ll enjoy the local beauty and lush landscape of the island, often merely limited to other types of vessel. We did the tour in&nbsp;<strong>Garajau Nature Reserve<\/strong>&nbsp;and had a very nice time with Roberto, the guide. You can<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/blog\/we-went-on-a-sup-tour-in-madeira\/\">&nbsp;read about our experience SUPping here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/coasteering-in-madeira\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Coasteering-Madeira5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13397 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A GoPro is a fun idea for some unique sea-selfies!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/coasteering-in-madeira\">Coasteering on Madeira<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Never heard of coasteering? Coasteering will boost your&nbsp;<strong>adrenaline while exploring the coast of Madeira<\/strong>. Coasteering involves swimming, climbing, cliff-jumping, hiking and A LOT of fun! This was our first activity, as soon as we landed. We were picked up by Francisco and his team and were taken to the most&nbsp;<strong>amazing places in a natural reserve near Ponta de S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o<\/strong>. After a brief introduction about what we will do during the tour, we\u2019re ready for a true adventure. You can<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/blog\/a-coasteering-adventure-in-madeira\/\">&nbsp;read about our experience here<\/a>&nbsp;(by F\u00e1bio).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/coasteering-and-canyoning-in-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canyoning_4-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"It's hard to take pictures of the immense beauty!\" class=\"wp-image-13514 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s hard to take pictures of the immense beauty!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/coasteering-and-canyoning-in-madeira\"><strong>Canyoning in Madeira<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Canyoning is the best activity if you\u2019d like to explore&nbsp;<strong>Madeira\u2019s green mountains<\/strong>. We did a full-day experience around \u201cLevada do Alecrim\u201d and never felt so close to nature! Canyoning involves&nbsp;<strong>hiking, climbing, and rappelling<\/strong>&nbsp;(abseiling) done on a rope. You\u2019ll discover amazing waterfalls in the mountains of Madeira and&nbsp;<strong>jump into crystal-clear waters<\/strong>&nbsp;and slide down fun natural water slides. Be prepared to explore the&nbsp;<strong>most hidden places<\/strong>, and be impressed by nature in its purest state! You can<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/blog\/coasteering-and-canyoning-in-madeira\/\">&nbsp;read about our experience here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/experience\/coasteering-and-canyoning-in-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/madeira_1-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13547 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lapas<\/em>, <em>Espetadas<\/em> and <em>Bolo do Caco<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best restaurants in Madeira Island, Portugal:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying out some local food is also one of our favorite things to do on Madeira. And of course, the more authentic, the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seafood at \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Muralhas-Bar-Cani%C3%A7al\/138797959584744\">Muralhas Bar<\/a>\u201d, Cani\u00e7al<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This place was recommended to us by our coasteering guides when we asked for \u201ca local place with good and affordable seafood\u201d. And this is exactly what we got. We had some delicious local \u201c<strong>lapas<\/strong>\u201d and&nbsp;<strong>octopus<\/strong>. Exactly what we needed after our exciting moments doing coasteering!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/madeira_7-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13548 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome to <em>Taberna da Serra<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Poncha and local sandwiches at \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tabernaserra\/\">Taberna da Serra<\/a>\u201d, Ribeira Brava<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a snack and some drinks after the canyoning experience. We had had a cereal bar during the experience to keep up the energy levels but after 5 hours in the mountains, we were&nbsp;<strong>very hungry<\/strong>! The \u201c<strong>pork, garlic and wine<\/strong>\u201d sandwich and the passionfruit \u201c<strong>poncha<\/strong>\u201d were amazing, as well as the omelette sandwich. And to make it even tastier, the view was incredible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Craft beer and seafood at \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/beerhousemadeira\/\">Beerhouse<\/a>\u201d, Funchal&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For you beer-lovers out there, the Beerhouse is a must. You can try many different<strong>&nbsp;craft beer<\/strong>&nbsp;here, from Madeira, Portugal mainland and also international ones. You\u2019ll be served by very friendly and knowledgeable waiters while enjoying the local tastes of Madeira and enjoying the view over Funchal. We recommend the \u201c<strong>A\u00e7orda de Lagosta com Gambas<\/strong>\u201d and the passion fruit mousse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/madeira_5-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13549 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Maktub<\/em> at Pa\u00fal do Mar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sunset and fresh fish at \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MaktubPub\/\">Maktub<\/a>\u201d, Pa\u00fal do Mar<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Maktub was surely our&nbsp;<strong>culinary highlight<\/strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\">Madeira<\/a>. We were welcomed by the owner, F\u00e1bio, and drank a delicious&nbsp;<strong>Mojito<\/strong>&nbsp;while the sun was peacefully setting in the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean. We were asked if we\u2019d prefer vegan, vegetarian or fish. We opted for fish and were surprised by the \u201cmenu do dia\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every morning, F\u00e1bio drinks coffee with the local fishermen of Pa\u00fal do Mar and buys the fish they caught and that is the fish that will be on the menu for the day! We had amazing&nbsp;<strong>ceviche<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>grilled fish in the oven<\/strong>. The desert and wine were also delicious! The environment at Maktub is very easy-going, like a beach bar. We had a great evening and will surely be back the next time we visit Madeira!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/madeira_2-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13546 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">F\u00e1bio, the friendly owner of &#8220;Maktub&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skewers at \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RestauranteOLagar\/\">O Lagar<\/a>\u201d, C\u00e2mara de Lobos<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>OK, this might not be the most authentic restaurant on Madeira, but we had very good food and wine. The decoration of \u201cO Lagar\u201d is designed for tourists, the theme is clearly \u201cMadeira\u201d. We sat on the cosy patio and had the traditional skewers. I\u2019m not sure if we prefered the skewers or the amazing Bolo do Caco with garlic butter we had as a starter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beef sandwich at \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/category\/Family-Style-Restaurant\/Casa-de-Pasto-das-Eiras-601481946586509\/\">Casa de Pasto das Eiras<\/a>\u201d, Cani\u00e7o<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This place was recommended to us by Roberto, the guide of our epic SUP Tour. We were looking for a light meal after the tour and before heading to the airport. We had very nice sandwiches with omelette and \u201cprego\u201d &#8211; beef, served with fries. Next time we visit the island, we\u2019ll come back to Casa de Pasto to try some of the&nbsp;<strong>freshly grilled dishes<\/strong>&nbsp;they serve. It smelled so good! It\u2019s a really basic restaurant, that in Portuguese, we\u2019d call a \u201c<strong>tasca<\/strong>\u201d. It\u2019s not about the ambience, but about the quality of the food \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/whale_2-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Whale watching is a very remarkable experience on Madeira\" class=\"wp-image-13529 smush-dimensions\" width=\"1024\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1024px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1024\/606;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">To see such a huge animal as a whale in the wild is a unique experience<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a great time on this lovely island. We can\u2019t wait to come back with more time, so we can also discover the \u201c<strong>Desertas<\/strong>\u201d islands and&nbsp;<strong>Porto Santo<\/strong>&nbsp;too! We strongly recommend Madeira as a holiday destination for nature lovers of every age and also families!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We hope these tips will inspire you to book your trip to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/destination\/portugal\/20-madeira\">Madeira<\/a>! Feel free to share any further tips or to let ask us any questions. 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