Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Madeira (Updated 2026)

Madeira, Portugal
Ribeiro Frio - Portela

This walk is where you will see the natural beauty of our Laurissilva forest, with many endemic species of plants and birds. A walk that …More

This walk is where you will see the natural beauty of our Laurissilva forest, with many endemic species of plants and birds. A walk that...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Hike in Laurisilva Levada do Rei - Madre of Life small Group guided walk

This is a small group guided walk with a certified mountain guide with a maximum of 8 walkers. with no crowds and no rush trough …More

This is a small group guided walk with a certified mountain guide with a maximum of 8 walkers. with no crowds and no rush trough...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Guided Walk Levada 25 Fontes

The 25 Fontes (25 fountains) levada is one of the most popular in Madeira Island. Its name lives up to the number of fountains or …More

The 25 Fontes (25 fountains) levada is one of the most popular in Madeira Island. Its name lives up to the number of fountains or...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Try scuba diving

If you're seeking an unforgettable diving experience, Scorpio Madeira Diving Center is your perfect destination on the stunning island of Madeira. Here, you can explore …More

If you're seeking an unforgettable diving experience, Scorpio Madeira Diving Center is your perfect destination on the stunning island of Madeira. Here, you can explore...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Guided Walk Levada do Rei

This is undoubtedly one of the levadas you don’t want to miss. A magnificent trail of the Madeira’s Laurissilva forest where you can enjoy the …More

This is undoubtedly one of the levadas you don’t want to miss. A magnificent trail of the Madeira’s Laurissilva forest where you can enjoy the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Lighthouse View 3 (Cais do Sardinha, Lighthouse and return to Cais do Sardinha)

Come with us and admire a 150-year-old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast …More

Come with us and admire a 150-year-old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast...

30 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Half-Day Morning 4x4 Tour from Funchal

Visit Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs of Europe, Boca da Corrida about 1200 meters high where you have a view to the …More

Visit Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs of Europe, Boca da Corrida about 1200 meters high where you have a view to the...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Sea 2 Mountain Running Tour (Moderate-Hard)

This is the right choice if you want a challenging experience with the best Madeira has to offer: Sea, Mountains & Nature. The highlight of …More

This is the right choice if you want a challenging experience with the best Madeira has to offer: Sea, Mountains & Nature. The highlight of...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Mini -Combo East Challenge (Jeep & Levada Walk)- Shared Tour

This adventure begins with a steep climb to the Largo do Miranda viewpoint, from where, during a brief stop, you can see the entire city …More

This adventure begins with a steep climb to the Largo do Miranda viewpoint, from where, during a brief stop, you can see the entire city...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Southwest of Madeira and Calheta Paul do Mar 4x4 Full-Day Tour

Travel in an open roof 4x4 to the southwest of Madeira. Taking the old roads your guide will show you the village Campanário with its …More

Travel in an open roof 4x4 to the southwest of Madeira. Taking the old roads your guide will show you the village Campanário with its...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal

Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet the local villages, some of them where they "stopped in time" with their own tiny shops / coffee's, …More

Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet the local villages, some of them where they "stopped in time" with their own tiny shops / coffee's,...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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The best of SouthWest - open top roof 4x4 experience

Get ready for an explosive 4x4 jeep adventure to the Southwest in Madeira! We’ll wind along dramatic coastal roads and volcanic landscapes, passing lush banana …More

Get ready for an explosive 4x4 jeep adventure to the Southwest in Madeira! We’ll wind along dramatic coastal roads and volcanic landscapes, passing lush banana...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Sea Cliff & mountains Private 4x4 tour

This tour is a private half day, up to 8 persons Visit Cabo Girão sea cliff, one of the highest of Europe, traditional hidden villages …More

This tour is a private half day, up to 8 persons Visit Cabo Girão sea cliff, one of the highest of Europe, traditional hidden villages...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Shore Excursion Santana - Northeast 4x4 tour

This is a shore excursion with pick up / drop off at the cruise terminal, and lunch included. Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet …More

This is a shore excursion with pick up / drop off at the cruise terminal, and lunch included. Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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A great tuk-tuk adventure Tour at Cabo Girão - Skywalk

A tour that will take 3 hours to complete, through the most exciting and beautiful spots in Madeira Island. Expect to be mesmerized by a …More

A tour that will take 3 hours to complete, through the most exciting and beautiful spots in Madeira Island. Expect to be mesmerized by a...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Garajau Statue of the Christ-King Private Tuk-Tuk Tour

Uncover the main viewpoints of the south coast of Madeira island with this exhilarating tuk-tuk ride. Find the most breathtaking views Madeira has to offer, …More

Uncover the main viewpoints of the south coast of Madeira island with this exhilarating tuk-tuk ride. Find the most breathtaking views Madeira has to offer,...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Funchal City Tour & Old Town by Tuk Tuk

The Funchal express tuk-tuk ride offers a fun and different way to get to know Funchal city. A smooth and fun trip from start to …More

The Funchal express tuk-tuk ride offers a fun and different way to get to know Funchal city. A smooth and fun trip from start to...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Levada do Estreito

Also known as the Wine Route, this magnificent levada crosses a part of Levada do Norte, one of the largest and most important on the …More

Also known as the Wine Route, this magnificent levada crosses a part of Levada do Norte, one of the largest and most important on the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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The King's Levada - Levada do Rei

The first part of the trail crosses a forested area where some specimens of indigenous vegetation are found here and there. This initial leg of …More

The first part of the trail crosses a forested area where some specimens of indigenous vegetation are found here and there. This initial leg of...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

Beginning in the Queimadas Forestry Park, this walk is ‘out-and-back’, and crosses some spectacularly steep slopes, but is one of the finest ways of penetrating …More

Beginning in the Queimadas Forestry Park, this walk is ‘out-and-back’, and crosses some spectacularly steep slopes, but is one of the finest ways of penetrating...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Maroços - Mimosa Valley Walk

The Levada dos Maroços takes you along the valley of Machico, the first city to be discovered in 1419 by Tristão Vaz Teixeira and João …More

The Levada dos Maroços takes you along the valley of Machico, the first city to be discovered in 1419 by Tristão Vaz Teixeira and João...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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