7 days in Madeira Itinerary

The capital of the island of Madeira for more than 500 years, Funchal represents a laid-back city made popular by its historical sites and climate.

Visiting Cabo Girao and Safari Madeira Island will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Blandy's Wine Lodge and Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte. Venture out of the city with trips to Igreja Do Senhor Bom Jesus (in Ponta Delgada), Ponta de Sao Lourenco (in Machico) and Igreja Paroquial de Santa Isabel (in Sao Vicente). There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Pico do Arieiro, delve into the lush surroundings at Laurissilva Forest, examine the collection at Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu, and get a dose of the wild on Madeira Mountain Expeditions.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Funchal driving holiday planning website.

Krakow, Poland to Funchal is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Krakow to Funchal due to the time zone difference. In January, Funchal is much hotter than Krakow - with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. On the 26th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.