Madeira, Portugese Island
Highlights
- Scenic coastlines
- Botanical gardens
- Wine bars, family-run tavernas, cafés and seafood restaurants
- Boutique shopping
Key Information
Timezone: 0 hoursCurrency: Euro
Language: Portugese
Flight Time: 3 hours
Airport(s)/transport
Funchal
Nicknamed the Floating Garden thanks to its flower-filled botanical gardens. The capital, Funchal, is a real mix of old and new, with cosy tavernas and traditional markets sitting next to swanky wine bars and chic boutiques.
Madeira Offers
Travel Advice
Visa & Entry Requirements
UK passport holders can visit the EU for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Bio-metric information such as facial scans and fingerprints will be recorded as part of the entry, exit system (ESS) The European Union will be introducing a new travel authorisation system (ETIAS) however this is expected to be ready in late 2026/ Early 2027.General Travel Advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office have advice for staying safe and well abroad. To find out more about your holiday destination, including entry requirements visit the Travel Aware website.LGBTQ+ Traveller Safety
Portugal has a LGBTQ+ safety index score of 358 and graded as A. (A - F scale, A grades being ranked as most safe and F grades being least safe. Read more about LGBTQ+ travellers safety index by Asher & Lyric).Average Weather in Madeira
Jan
18℃
Av. Rain 108mm
(UK: 7℃ | 90mm)
Feb
18℃
Av. Rain 72mm
(UK: 7℃ | 70mm)
Mar
19℃
Av. Rain 52mm
(UK: 10℃ | 90mm)
Apr
19℃
Av. Rain 60mm
(UK: 13℃ | 40mm)
May
21℃
Av. Rain 15mm
(UK: 16℃ | 70mm)
Jun
23℃
Av. Rain 9mm
(UK: 19℃ | 50mm)
Jul
24℃
Av. Rain 6mm
(UK: 22℃ | 40mm)
Aug
25℃
Av. Rain 3mm
(UK: 21℃ | 70mm)
Sep
25℃
Av. Rain 36mm
(UK: 18℃ | 80mm)
Oct
23℃
Av. Rain 90mm
(UK: 15℃ | 90mm)
Nov
21℃
Av. Rain 90mm
(UK: 10℃ | 100mm)
Dec
20℃
Av. Rain 81mm
(UK: 8℃ | 80mm)