Activities

If you haven’t arranged transportation from the airport, we recommend Taxiin Madeira — a friendly and reliable local company:
📞 +351 291 600 023 (Phone/WhatsApp)
🌐 Website: https://madeira-airport-transfers.webnode.pt

You can book directly or let us know your flight number, arrival time, and apartment name (Art Deco Central Apartments), and we’ll be happy to arrange it for you.

If you are considering renting a car to explore the island, we recommend Why Not Car Rental — a trusted local company known for its excellent service and competitive prices.

📍 Rua Ivens nº12, São Martinho, 9000-046 Funchal
📞 +351 291 741 010
🌐 www.whynotcarrental.com

If needed, we would be happy to assist you with the contact or the reservation.

Take the cable car from the center of Funchal to the picturesque village of Monte, situated on top of a hill overlooking the city and the sea. During the cable car ride, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. In Monte, visit the Monte Church and the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, and then take a toboggan ride down to the center of Funchal, a unique and exciting experience.

Explore the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Madeira by diving or snorkeling. With a rich marine life and impressive rock formations, the region around Funchal offers exciting opportunities to explore the underwater world. Dive into colorful reefs, sea caves and fascinating shipwrecks, while enjoying the beauty and diversity of the Atlantic Ocean.

Discover Madeira's natural beauty with a walk along the levadas, traditional irrigation channels that cut through the island's mountainous landscape. There are several trails accessible from Funchal, which vary in difficulty and duration. Walk through lush forests, past waterfalls and enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean. One of the most popular walks is the Levada do Caldeirão Verde, which takes visitors through an impressive landscape of laurel forest and a spectacular waterfall.

Explore Madeira's delicious cuisine on a gastronomic tour of Funchal's historic center. Discover the island's unique flavors, such as the famous espetada (meat skewer), bolo do caco (a typical type of bread), black scabbard fish and fresh seafood. Visit tapas bars, traditional taverns and cozy restaurants, where you can taste a variety of local dishes accompanied by regional wines