7-Day Madeira Itinerary in Winter: Hikes, Drives and Rainy-Day Alternatives
One Funchal base, two hike days that move with the weather, an east loop for windy days, the south-west coast for wet ones and a buffer day. Built for October to February with the 2026 trail booking rules.
Overnight bases: Funchal
- 7 days · 13 mapped places
- Car · Best Oct–Feb
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Three highlights worth planning around
Explore the 7-day itinerary
Arrive in Funchal and set the week's order
Land, collect the car and see the old town and the market.
- 1
Funchal
Six nights here: the dry side of the island, every day trip under three…
- 2
Mercado dos Lavradores
The Mercado dos Lavradores is a good first stop on arrival day; the Market…
Book PR1 or PR1.2 on SIMplifica only once the forecast is clear; same-day and next-day booking is allowed…
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Getting around and pace
Rental car from the airport; optional shared hiking transfer for the one-way PR1 traverse; Aerobus or taxi for arrival and departure
- Walking
- Light–Active
- Longest transfer
- About 3 hr 10 min
Who this route may not suit3 things to consider
- Travellers who will not drive or book transfers
- Beach weather expectations in January
- A fixed day-by-day plan that cannot move
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This route
How will I get around on this route?
Rental car from the airport; optional shared hiking transfer for the one-way PR1 traverse; Aerobus or taxi for arrival and departure
When is this route best suited for travel?
The itinerary recommends: October to February. Check conditions, opening times and transport schedules for your dates before booking.
Can I adapt this route if I have fewer than 7 days?
The route is planned for 7 days. You can change its length in your private copy. If you shorten it, remove stops and recheck transfer times; editing the plan does not mean the complete route will fit into fewer days.
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