When visiting Madeira, you’ll do well to rent a car. This island is small enough that you can explore with ease, but large enough that having your own set of wheels is necessary.
As with most guides, we’re here to warn you, however, that the roads on Madeira can be quite steep (we’re not kidding). But we were pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to drive around, and wanted to share some tips and advice for driving in Madeira we had after our visit!
Madeira had been a bucket list destination for us for many years, thanks to the island being home to some world-class hikes, stellar wine, and incredible views everywhere you look.
When we finally made the trip happen, we gave ourselves as much time as possible to try and do everything the island could throw at us. Even with eight nights on the island (about seven full days), we still felt like we were just getting started.
So in this one, we thought we’d discuss how many days you need on Madeira, and give some tips and advice based on your interests in visiting. Suffice it to say, more time is always better than less- for several reasons.