Map of Madeira Island, Portugal
Explore the Garden Island of the Atlantic with our interactive Madeira map featuring towns, levadas, viewpoints, and natural attractions.
About Madeira Island
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,000 km from mainland Portugal. Known as the "Garden Island" or "Pearl of the Atlantic," Madeira offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, subtropical forests, and year-round pleasant weather.
Main Towns and Villages
- Funchal - Capital city with historic center, cable car, and botanical gardens
- Câmara de Lobos - Picturesque fishing village loved by Winston Churchill
- Machico - Second largest town with sandy beach
- Santana - Famous for traditional A-frame houses (palheiros)
- Porto Moniz - Natural volcanic swimming pools
- Ribeira Brava - Charming town with historic church
Top Attractions
Pico do Arieiro
Third highest peak with spectacular sunrise views above the clouds.
Pico Ruivo
Highest peak at 1,862m, accessible via hiking trails.
Cabo Girão
One of Europe's highest sea cliffs with glass skywalk.
Laurisilva Forest
UNESCO World Heritage ancient laurel forest.
Monte Palace Gardens
Beautiful tropical gardens with stunning views.
Porto Moniz Pools
Natural volcanic rock swimming pools.
Levada Walks
Madeira is famous for its levadas - irrigation channels dating back centuries. Today, the paths alongside them create one of Europe's best hiking networks. Popular walks include:
- Levada das 25 Fontes - 25 Fountains waterfall
- Levada do Caldeirão Verde - Green Cauldron
- Vereda do Pico do Arieiro - Mountain ridge walk
- Levada do Rei - King's Levada
Getting to Madeira
Madeira Airport (FNC), also known as Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, serves the island with flights from major European cities. The airport is famous for its challenging runway built on pillars over the sea.