Portugal

Day trips from Madeira

Places you can visit in a day from Madeira and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Ponta de São Lourenço
23 km from Madeira
A rugged peninsula with coastal trails and panoramic sea views, ideal for a morning hike.
2

Santana Traditional Houses
18 km from Madeira
Traditional thatched houses in a rural village, showing Madeira’s historic architecture.
3

Pico do Arieiro
16 km from Madeira
The island’s third‑highest peak, offering stark landscapes and sunrise vistas.
4

Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
34 km from Madeira
Lava‑formed pools filled with Atlantic water, great for a refreshing dip.
5

Paul da Serra Plateau
20 km from Madeira
A high‑altitude moorland with open vistas and easy walks across the plateau.
6

Ponta do Sol
18 km from Madeira
A sunny seaside town with a relaxed promenade and good spots for a quick lunch.