What to see in Madeira
The top 3 according to 66 votes from people: Monte Palace Madeira · Ponta de São Lourenço · Pico do Arieiro. (Updated Jun 29, 2023.)
Levadas, peaks above the clouds and natural pools: Madeira's must-sees according to the official tourist board and travellers.
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Top 10
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1
Monte Palace Madeira
Tropical garden in Monte with tiles and ponds.
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Ponta de São Lourenço
Arid peninsula of colourful cliffs at the eastern tip.
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3
Pico do Arieiro
The island's third-highest peak, famous for sunrise above the clouds.
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4
Monte toboggan
Traditional ride down in wicker sledges.
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Funchal and the Old Town
The painted doors of Rua de Santa Maria and the Farmers' Market.
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Cabo Girão
Glass-floored viewpoint over one of Europe's highest sea cliffs.
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Fanal
Forest of centuries-old til trees wrapped in fog.
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Pico Ruivo
Madeira's highest point.
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Levada do Caldeirão Verde
Levada through the Laurisilva forest to a waterfall.
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Santana
Traditional triangular thatched houses.
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Porto Moniz natural pools
Volcanic lava pools filled with seawater.
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12
Levada das 25 Fontes and Risco
Classic walk in Rabaçal.
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Comments (2)
Do Pico do Arieiro ao Pico Ruivo, o melhor trilho da minha vida.
O Fanal com nevoeiro parece um filme.