5 days in Madeira: levadas, peaks and sea pools
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A sample driving route from Funchal around the island. Mountain weather changes fast, and trails can close after storms, so check official trail status before setting out.
5 days in Madeira, Portugal. Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October. A Goyondo sample itinerary. Save it, or ask your AI assistant to plan your own Goyondo trip from it.
Day 1
- Mercado dos Lavradores
- A good first look at the island's fruit and flowers. Ask prices before you buy.
- Monte Palace Tropical Garden
- Terraced gardens and tile panels, reached by cable car from Funchal.
Day 2
- Pico do Arieiro
- A high peak you can reach by road. Popular at sunrise and often above the clouds.
- Casas Típicas de Santana
- The island's traditional thatched A-frame houses.
Day 3
- Parque Florestal das Queimadas
- Starting point for the Levada do Caldeirão Verde. Bring a headtorch for the tunnels.
Day 4
- Fanal Forest
- Ancient laurel trees that look their best in light mist.
- Piscinas Naturais
- Sea pools formed in volcanic rock. Check sea conditions before swimming.
Day 5
- Ponta de São Lourenço
- An exposed coastal walk with no shade, so go early and carry water.
- Cabo Girão Skywalk
- A glass platform on one of Europe's highest sea cliffs. A good last stop on the way back to Funchal.