To be honest: not even close. We recommend spending at least a week, but if you have just a couple of days, you can still cover some of the best highlights of Madeira. Knowing that some may be visiting on a shorter trip, we've distilled only the best sights into this condensed 3-day Madeira itinerary.
How many days do you need to see Madeira?
Madeira is a pretty small island, and so luckily you don't need very long to see all of the incredible things that this destination has to offer. If you're looking to experience the must-dos then a short four-day break would be fine. However, a week is the perfect amount of time to really make the most of the island.
Can you see Madeira in 3 days?
How long does it take to get around Madeira?
Madeira has a coastline of about 90 miles or 144 km. To drive a circular route all around Madeira more or less following the coast will take about 2 hours, but that's only if you'll be driving non-stop.
How long is the boat ride from Madeira to Portugal?
approximately 2 hours and 30 minutesThe fastest ferry from Madeira Islands to Portugal is from Funchal to Porto Santo, with a crossing time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Porto Santo Line offer this route with 8 sailings weekly combined.