Concelho (Municipality) in Madeira & Azores Atlantic Islands · Madeira & Azores Atlantic Islands
Madeira Island (Funchal) (Madeira & Azores Atlantic Islands) Travel Guide 2026
Madeira Island (Funchal) is a concelho (municipality) in Madeira & Azores Atlantic Islands (Madeira & Azores Atlantic Islands), Portugal, with a population of 450,000 and regional transit links via Madeira Island (Funchal) Central Station and Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) & Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL).
Province / StateMadeira & Azores Atlantic Islands
Population450,000
Rail HubMadeira Island (Funchal) Central Station
Airport GatewayFunchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) & Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Highlights & What to See in Madeira Island (Funchal)
- PR1 Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Sunrise Hike — Walk above a sea of clouds between Madeira's highest volcanic peaks (1,818m to 1,862m; €3 regional trail fee via SIMplifica).
- PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde & PR6 25 Fontes — Lush emerald aqueduct trails through ancient UNESCO Laurisilva waterfalls.
- Fanal Forest (Posto Florestal do Fanal) — Centuries-old twisted Til laurel trees draped in atmospheric mountain mist.
- Porto Moniz Natural Volcanic Lava Pools & Seixal Black-Sand Beach — Crystal-clear Atlantic tidal pools framed by basalt formations on the north coast.
- Funchal Old Town, Mercado dos Lavradores & Monte Toboggan — Ride the cable car to Monte Palace Tropical Garden and glide 2 km downhill in a wicker basket sled pushed by Carreiros.
- Cabo Girão Skywalk (580m) & Blandy's Madeira Wine Lodge — One of the highest sea cliffs in Europe and historic fortified wine tastings.
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Madeira Island (Funchal) via Madeira Island (Funchal) Central Station (Comboios de Portugal (CP) Alfa Pendular & Intercidades) and local transit using Lisbon Navegante / Viva Viagem & Porto Andante.