Pestana Fisherman Village - Camara de Lobos

Madeira is named after the bountiful forests that used to be found all over the island. This Portuguese island is filled with beautiful seaside towns, natural pools, hiking paths, vineyards and history. By putting this guide together, I wanted to help you make the most out of your time in Madeira. This guide includes 👉 Advice on getting to Madeira 👉 Guidelines on renting a car 👉 19 Hotel recommendations 👉 22 Places to explore 👉 12 Hiking Suggestions 👉 9 Suggested excursions 👉 36 Restaurant and bar recommendations and so much more!

I've always loved hotels. This is why I ended up studying hospitality at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management and working for Starwood, Kempinski and Mandarin Oriental. I've been a Portugal specialist since 2019 and have lived in Lisbon since 2022. This means that I've had the opportunity to stay in and inspect some wonderful properties over the years. Here I'm sharing a collection of some of my favorite hotels.

This guide is designed for anyone running the Funchal Half or Full Marathon in January, 2025. With food recommendations, hotel suggestions, and things to do that will keep your resting your legs.