Live Pontinha cruise pier
The harbour, the pier and the cruise ships in port
Madeira’s weather changes from one valley to the next. If it is grey in Funchal, the south-west is often sunny, and the mountains can sit above the clouds. Have a look before you set off.
The bay, the beaches and the old town.
Live The harbour, the pier and the cruise ships in port
Live The whole amphitheatre of the city from high above, in 4K
Live Rooftops, the bay and the weather rolling in
Live The marina and the seafront promenade
Live The main avenue, busy with Christmas lights in December
Live The bathing complex below the old town
Live Funchal’s biggest beach, and how rough the sea is
Live The seawater pools in the hotel zone
Live Natural rock pools on the western edge of the city
Live The golf course in the hills east of the city
Caniço, Machico and the runway.
Live The seafront promenade and the swimming spot
Live The runway, handy when the wind is up
Live Landings and take-offs from a classic spotting café
Live The harbour and the bay where the first settlers landed
Câmara de Lobos to Calheta, usually the sunniest coast.
Live The hills above Câmara de Lobos, in 4K
Live The seafront of one of the sunniest villages on the island
Live The sheltered golden-sand beach and marina
Porto Moniz and Seixal, where the Atlantic swell arrives first.
Live The natural pools and the waves breaking over them
Live The small harbour and the north-west coast
Live A panorama that turns around the whole village
Live The black-sand beach and the green cliffs
Check here before a levada walk: is it clear or in the clouds?
Live Paul da Serra, the start of the 25 Fontes and Risco walks
The golden beach island, about two and a half hours by ferry.
Live Vila Baleira and the long beach