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Insel Madeira

Insel · Madeira, 🇵🇹 Portugal
Bevölkerung 254.368
Fläche 738 km²
Zeitzone Atlantic/Madeira

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Madeira Island Essentials

Madeira’s landscape is defined by its volcanic origins, featuring the 580-meter-high Cabo Girão cliff and the rugged peaks of Areeiro and Ruivo. The island preserves the world's largest laurel forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site, alongside the 15th-century Funchal Cathedral and the tiled Mercado dos Lavradores. Coastal highlights include the natural seawater pools at Porto Moniz and the arid Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula. Cultural traditions are represented by the wicker toboggan rides from Monte and the historic Blandy's Wine Lodge.

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Editor's Choice: Madeira Island

Madeira Island's landscape is defined by its dramatic volcanic topography and UNESCO-protected Laurissilva forests. This selection highlights the island's most significant natural landmarks, from the 580-meter-high sea cliffs of Cabo Girão to the central mountain peaks of Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo. It includes unique hydrological features like the 25 Fontes waterfalls, the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz, and various cliffside viewpoints that offer panoramas of deep valleys and the Atlantic coastline.

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Hidden Gems of Madeira Island

Beyond the bustling center of Funchal, Madeira Island preserves historic manor houses and secluded religious sites. This collection includes the 15th-century São Lourenço Fortress and the Quinta das Cruzes museum, which houses extensive collections of antiques and paintings. Coastal highlights feature the volcanic cliffs of Ponta de São Lourenço and the Rocha do Navio viewpoint. Architectural landmarks range from the Jesuit Igreja do Colégio with its panoramic tower to small 16th-century chapels like São Sebastião and the tile-adorned Santa Clara Monastery.

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Beaches and Coasts of Madeira Island

Madeira Island’s coastline offers a diverse range of coastal environments, from the rare golden sands of Calheta and Machico—imported from North Africa—to the natural volcanic black sands of Seixal and Prainha. The rugged landscape is defined by towering sea cliffs, pebble beaches like Praia Formosa, and the historic Farol da Ponta do Pargo lighthouse. These sites showcase the island's volcanic origins and provide access to the Atlantic's clear waters and protected marine reserves.

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Best Viewpoints and Peaks

Madeira’s dramatic topography ranges from the 1,862-meter summit of Pico Ruivo to the 580-meter vertical drop of Cabo Girão, one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs. This collection features geological landmarks such as the central mountain massif, the Paul da Serra plateau, and the rugged Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula. These locations provide observation points for the island's Laurissilva forest, volcanic rock formations, and the coastal waterfalls of the northern shore, accessible via mountain passes and hiking trails.

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Gardens and Nature of Madeira Island

Madeira’s volcanic terrain supports a diverse range of botanical environments, from the high-altitude Monte Palace Tropical Garden to the arid, rocky landscape of the Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula. The island's network of levadas leads to dramatic waterfalls like the 100-meter Risco and the multi-streamed 25 Fontes. Urban green spaces in Funchal, such as Santa Catarina Park and the Municipal Garden, showcase endemic flora alongside exotic species introduced during Madeira's history as a maritime crossroads.

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Historic Churches and Chapels

Discover Madeira’s religious architecture through this collection of historic sites, ranging from the 15th-century Manueline Funchal Cathedral to the ornate Jesuit Igreja do Colégio. The list features significant pilgrimage destinations like Nossa Senhora do Monte and the Capela dos Milagres. These churches showcase traditional Portuguese craftsmanship, including intricate azulejo tilework, carved gilded wood altarpieces, and unique painted ceilings that reflect the island's colonial wealth and spiritual history.

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Museums & Culture

Madeira’s cultural heritage is defined by its volcanic origins and strategic maritime history. This selection features 18th-century coastal fortifications like the Fort of São Tiago and the triangular Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo, alongside specialized institutions like the Whale Museum and Blandy’s Wine Lodge. Visitors can explore the island's geological past at the São Vicente Caves, view contemporary works at the MUDAS museum, or discover local ethnographic traditions and the personal trophies of Cristiano Ronaldo at the CR7 Museum.

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Insel Madeira — Karte

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Klima & beste Reisezeit

Beste Reisezeit: März, April, Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September

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Typisches Wetter im Januar

Gut
  • 18° (gefühlt 16°) · Extreme 13°–20°
  • 15° nachts
  • 12 Regentage
  • 5 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im Februar

Gut
  • 18° (gefühlt 16°) · Extreme 13°–20°
  • 15° nachts
  • 11 Regentage
  • 4 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im März

Sehr gut
  • 18° (gefühlt 16°) · Extreme 13°–20°
  • 15° nachts
  • 9 Regentage
  • 5 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im April

Sehr gut
  • 19° (gefühlt 17°) · Extreme 14°–21°
  • 16° nachts
  • 7 Regentage
  • 6 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im Mai

Sehr gut
  • 20° (gefühlt 19°) · Extreme 15°–22°
  • 17° nachts
  • 6 Regentage
  • 9 Sonnentage
  • Angenehme Luftfeuchtigkeit
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im Juni

Sehr gut
  • 23° · Extreme 17°–25°
  • 19° nachts
  • 3 Regentage
  • 8 Sonnentage
  • Feuchte Luft
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im Juli

Sehr gut
  • 24° · Extreme 19°–26°
  • 20° nachts
  • 1 Regentag
  • 7 Sonnentage
  • Feuchte Luft
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im August

Sehr gut
  • 25° (gefühlt 26°) · Extreme 20°–27°
  • 21° nachts
  • 3 Regentage
  • 12 Sonnentage
  • Schwülwarme Luft
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im September

Sehr gut
  • 25° (gefühlt 26°) · Extreme 20°–26°
  • 21° nachts
  • 7 Regentage
  • 10 Sonnentage
  • Schwülwarme Luft
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im Oktober

Gut
  • 23° · Extreme 18°–25°
  • 20° nachts
  • 13 Regentage
  • 6 Sonnentage
  • Feuchte Luft
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im November

Gut
  • 21° (gefühlt 20°) · Extreme 16°–23°
  • 18° nachts
  • 13 Regentage
  • 5 Sonnentage
  • Angenehme Luftfeuchtigkeit
  • Leichte Brise

Typisches Wetter im Dezember

Gut
  • 19° (gefühlt 17°) · Extreme 14°–21°
  • 16° nachts
  • 13 Regentage
  • 4 Sonnentage
  • Angenehme Luftfeuchtigkeit
  • Leichte Brise

Klimadaten: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Praktische Informationen

Währung
Euro EUR € · Kartenzahlung · Weitgehend akzeptiert
Notrufnummern
112
Stromnetz
Steckertyp C / Steckertyp F
230 V · 50 Hz
Sprachen
Portugiesisch
Leitungswasser
Trinkbar
Fahrseite
Rechtsverkehr
Telefonvorwahl
+351
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Arieiro Peak
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Porto Moniz Natural Pools

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