The Waves Apartments & Hostel

Hi! I created a detailed 12-day itinerary to discover Madeira on a budgetfriendly way. I travelled solo to Madeira in november 2022. Since I like to take my time to see things, meet new people and adventure I focus on following things: 1) Hostels, they are the best way to meet new people. 2) I love hiking so get ready for some beautiful hiking trails and wildcamping. 3) I use public transport, since this is a lot cheaper than renting a car. I give you advice on how to get there and how long it takes. 4) Tips and tricks on what to do and what not to. I recommend places I've been to myself but also places I heard great things about but didn't visit. 5) I love taking pictures so enjoy some travel pictures I took myself :) I discovered beautiful places and fell in love with Madeira, so I hope you do too!

2024 Edition! This is the ultimate 7-day itinerary for Madeira if you want to travel by car. The island, located 1000 kilometers from Portugal in the Atlantic ocean, is often referred to as the Hawaii of Europe with its rough mountains and steep cliffs. The route includes all the highlights of the island - it is a perfect mix of hiking, beautiful viewpoints and exploration. You will see the best of the whole Island. We have visited Madeira several times and have explored a lot! We want to share our knowledge so you can have the best experience. This guide also requires a rental car, as some places are not accessible by bus. Also, the bus system is a bit complicated and we always recommend a rental car in Madeira. This guide starts and ends in Funchal. This guide is available all year round as Madeira is a year round destination. We also added a section on using a drone for our fellow photographers!