You need only one week to fall in love with this island. Here are the spots I've visited and loved during my January '16 trip to Madeira.
1. Funchal
Daria Ro: 6th largest city in Portugal and capital of this awesome island of Madeira.
2. Praça da Autonomia
Daria Ro: Naked woman on the main square - love it!
3. Zona Velha
Daria Ro: Old town with cozy streets, cafes and numerous murals
4. Praia de São Tiago
Daria Ro: Go to the pier to enjoy marina of Funchal and cruise ship views
5. Mercado dos Lavradores
Daria Ro: Try as many fruits as possible to choose the favorite ones.
6. Barreirinha Bar Café
Daria Ro: Sunset watching place in Funchal
7. Promenade do Lido
Daria Ro: Posh hotels on one side, ocean views on the other.
8. Passeio Marítimo Pedonal - Baía de Câmara de Lobos 600 MTS
Daria Ro: From Funchal to Camara de Lobos through several beaches, many cool views and one cement factory
9. Praia Formosa
Daria Ro: Here starts the Camara de Lobos promenade.
10. Praia Dos Namorados
Daria Ro: Lover's beach – just on the way to Camara de Lobos
11. Câmara de Lobos
Daria Ro: Cozy town with fisherman boats. The bay reminded me italian Portofino
12. O Lagar
Daria Ro: Right place to try espetada. Order medium rare and don't forget to try milho frito - cubes of fried polenta.
13. Viola
Pedro Gomes: Melhor espetada e melhor atenção ao cliente em Câmara de Lobos
14. Cabo Girão
Daria Ro: Glass floor and 580 meters below your feet. Fantastic feeling. Don't be a pussy!
15. Monte
Daria Ro: Come here to visit Monte Palace and start Levada dos Tornos walk
16. Largo da Fonte
17. Levada dos Tornos
Daria Ro: Beautiful trail in lauresilva. Make sure you have proper shoes to walk.
18. Eira do Serrado
Daria Ro: You never know what view you'll get. So just climb up and enjoy!
19. Miradouro da Eira do Serrado
20. Pico do Arieiro
Daria Ro: Spectacular - what can I say!
21. Taberna da Poncha
Daria Ro: Hard to get there, but best Poncha experience on the island.
22. Jardim do Mar
Daria Ro: Small village known as one of the best surfer's spots in Portugal.
23. Promenade do Jardim do Mar
Daria Ro: Watching the waves spot
24. Bar Portinho
Daria Ro: Stop here to get some seafood snacks before going to promenade.
25. Maktub
Daria Ro: Sun is shining, the weather is sweet. Make you want to move your dancing feet.
26. Ponta de São Lourenço
Daria Ro: The Easternmost point of Madeira. You can see Porto Santo island from here.
27. Porto da Cruz
Daria Ro: Surfers and walks.
28. Boca do Risco
Daria Ro: Risky trail path. Amazing views. Go with the guide.
29. Pico Ruivo (1862 m)
Sidónio Freitas: Highest peak in Madeira Island
30. Muralhas Bar
31. 360º Sky Bar
32. Piscinas Naturais do Aquário
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