Cheap Holidays In Madeira
Madeira pairs year-round mild weather with dramatic scenery, colourful gardens and a capital city packed with cafés and viewpoints. Choose Funchal for museums and market browsing, Calheta for a man-made golden beach and relaxed resorts, or Caniço and Garajau for coastal paths and snorkelling coves. A holiday to Madeira in 2025 & 2026 is great for couples, walkers and food lovers with plenty of stylish hotels and value packages.
Popular Resorts In Madeira
Funchal blends historic lanes with ocean promenades, rooftop bars and cable car rides to Monte. Calheta offers a gentle beach, a marina and easy access to levada trails, while Caniço and Garajau bring clifftop views, a Christ the King statue and clear water for snorkelling. For natural swimming, head to Porto Moniz on the north coast for lava rock pools and dramatic Atlantic scenery.
Why Choose Madeira
Madeira is famous for flower-filled gardens, scenic drives and cliffside viewpoints with Atlantic panoramas. You can ride the cable car to Monte, toboggan down in wicker sledges, or explore farmers’ markets and seafront restaurants in Funchal. Expect friendly service, good seafood and plenty of terrace bars for sunset drinks. Value is best in spring and autumn with warm days and comfortable hiking temperatures.
Things To Do In Madeira
Walk levada paths like 25 Fontes or Caldeirão Verde, swim in the lava pools at Porto Moniz, and stop for photos at Cabo Girão’s glass skywalk. Take a dolphin and whale watching cruise, visit the Madeira Botanical Garden and Monte Palace Tropical Garden, or hop to Ponta de São Lourenço for raw coastal views and easy trails. If you rent a car, loop the island for tiny bays, miradouros and scenic picnic spots.
When To Go
Madeira enjoys a springlike climate most of the year. April to June and September to November bring warm sunny days, fewer crowds and good prices. July and August are the busiest months with long daylight and lively resort vibes. Winter is mild and green, ideal for walkers and garden lovers, though you should pack a light jacket for evenings and higher viewpoints.
Popular Places To Stay
Here are a few of our favourite hotels in Madeira
Finding Accommodation In Madeira
Most hotels in Madeira offer bed and breakfast or half board, with a growing choice of smart all inclusive options in Calheta and Funchal’s Lido area. Look at Savoy, Pestana, PortoBay and Enotel for trusted brands, and check for low deposit packages with Jet2holidays, TUI or loveholidays. You can also compare holiday prices with the likes of My Budget Break, Icelolly Holidays and TravelSupermarket. If you like to explore, pick a base near the Lido promenade or central Funchal for easy buses and tour pickups, or choose Calheta for a quieter beachfront stay with a hire car.
Deals & Discount
There can be some fantastic Madeira holiday deals to be had if you can be flexible. Going in the cooler winter months will likely mean a bit of rain, but still much warmer than the UK. Discount codes can take £££s off the price of your holiday, so keep an eye out for the latest offers on our page. And don't forget that if you're travelling with children, free child places are available in Madeira too.
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