Explore Madeira
Browse family-friendly places across Madeira, from playgrounds to nature spots.
63 places found

Winston Churchill statue
Had a wonderful time walking round Camera de Lobos. Found the statue of Churchill. Madeira really plays up his 12 daystay on the island and his painting trip tothe harbour. Sadly didn't get to go i...

Playground
Gostei muito, fica no topo do jardim do ilhéu. Tem rampa de acesso ou então escadinhas (várias). Perfeito para crianças e com bela vistaça e miradouro. Merece a visita!...

Túnel das Poças do Gomes
So beautiful, definitely recommend taking the promenade walk to the beach and natural pools and you’ll find these dimly lit gorgeous tunnel with a few openings to the sea. It’s beautiful and haunting.

Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Imposing hilltop castle offering panoramic views of the city & sea, plus an adjacent cafe.

Forte de São Tiago
Enormous, yellow-hued fort built in the 17th century to defend the city from attacks by pirates.

Teleférico do Jardim Botânico
Teleférico do Jardim Botânico - this is another segement of the cable car that will bring you into the botanical garden that is half way down the hill...

Cristo Rei Cablecar
This short and scenic cable car ride is the perfect way to descend the steep cliff face to the beach below. The journey takes only a few minutes but offers spectacular, uninterrupted views of the maje...

Funchal Cable Car
Sea & mountain views attract riders of this modern gondola running from Funchal to Monte.

Carreiros do Monte - Partida
A unique experience that is definitely worth trying while visiting Madeira. I wouldn’t describe it as the most thrilling attraction in the world, but it’s something truly different and unlike anythin...

Miradouro dos Balcões
One of the easiest and shortest hiles in Madeira, but a great place to visit for the view and the birds. If you come here, grab some unsalted seeds and put your hand out - the birds will come to eat o...Located at the end of the Vereda dos Balcões (PR 11), this viewpoint offers a wide perspective of the verdant Ribeira da Metade valley. A magnificent setting dominated by the Laurissilva forest.

Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint
Viewpoint, vistas sweeping over Funchal, the sea & rugged inland mountains.

Praia do Porto do Seixal
A beautiful beach with manageable waves. There might be some algae close to the shore but if you swim a bit further, it’ll be fine. Parking is complicated, I’d recommend directly going to the paid 10€...

Praia da Ribeira da Janela
Such a beautiful destination!! You can hear the waves roaring because of the rocks hitting each other! It’s a place to do rock stacking!!...

Praia da Calheta beach
Sunbathing, swimming & water sports are offered at this popular beach with imported sand.

Praia da Ponta do Sol
Our favourite place during our stay on Madeira. The sea here is majestic. The ameneties are great. The cluster of restaurants in the alley before the seafront was lively. Its fun to explore. There's a...

Miradouro do Guindaste
Absolutely spectacular views! Miradouro do Guindaste is one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the island's coast. The spectacular cliffs rising straight out of the ocean and the endless blue horizon...
Piscinas Calamar
Great place to rest our mind 😴 They do food, cocktails 🍸 and everything you need 😁 You have a big pool not too cold , pool for baby's, and natural rock pool with sea water 😉 😀 😎 It's good plac...
Praia da Ribeira Brava
My wife's favorite beach for swimming, especially at high tide while the sun is setting. Amazing views!...