Generally, Madeira is a safe destination. Portugal's islands off the west coast of Africa are stunning, sunny, and serene.
Do you get snakes on Madeira?
There are no venomous or dangerous animals on the island. In fact, there are no snakes at all on the island, and the spiders are not venomous. The only venomous spiders are on the Desertas Islands, but not on Madeira. With snakes and spiders out of our way, the only truly dangerous insect for us personally are bees.
Are there snakes on Madeira Island Portugal?
Are there big snakes in Portugal?
(Western) Montpellier Snake (Scientific: Malpolon monspessulanus – Portuguese: Cobra-rateira) Portugal's largest snake which can grow to 2 meters in length (in some instances it can grow to 2.5m) and can be a hefty 1.5kg. There are 3 sub-species but only one is found in Portugal. The male and female differs slightly.
Can you swim in the sea Madeira?
The temperature, visibility and transparency of the water, as well as the immensity and variety of marine life, make this a unique place for swimming. On the north coast, the deep blue sea is lively and dynamic, while on the south coast you can discover a calm, transparent sea with gentle waves.