Before You Go to Madeira 🏝️ Honest Travel Guide & Best Hiking Trails

Most people think of Lisbon or the Algarve when they hear Portugal. But in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, closer to the African coast than to Europe, a volcanic island sits quietly waiting. Most people who visit Madeira go without knowing two things: there are almost no sandy beaches, and without a rental car, they will only see half the island. This honest travel guide covers every detail the standard guidebooks skip. From the painted doors of Funchal to the 580-meter cliffs of Cabo Girão, from levada hiking trails to lava pools, from the toboggan experience to the cellars of Madeira wine, everything is in one video. Watch before you go. In this video: Where Madeira is and how to get there Things to see in Funchal and Zona Velha Monte cable car and the toboggan experience Best levada hiking trails Porto Moniz natural lava pools Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula Cabo Girão glass skywalk Espada, espetada and bolo do caco Poncha and Madeira wine guide Where to stay: Funchal, Santa Cruz and the north coast Daily budget breakdown and money saving tips The hidden side of Madeira: what you need to know before you go 🏝️ Also on Island Guide: Before You Go to Sicily 🏝️ Hidden Gems, Real Costs & Budget Tips 👉    • Before You Go to Sicily 🏝️ Hidden Gems, Re...   Before You Go to Bali Island 🏝️ The Complete Island Tour & Budget Tips 👉    • Before You Go to Bali Island 🏝️ The Comple...   Before You Go to Santorini 🏝️ Hidden Spots & Budget Tips 👉    • Before You Go to Santorini 🏝️ Hidden Spots...   Explore more European island guides in one place: Island Vacation in Europe: Budget Tips and Complete Travel Guide ▶️    • Island Vacation in Europe: Budget Tips and...   Chapters: 0:49 - What to See in Madeira? 6:03 - What to Eat and Drink? 8:29 - Where to Stay in Madeira? 9:49 - Budget Breakdown 10:55 - When to Go and How to Get There? 12:16 - The Hidden Side of Madeira If this video helped you plan your trip, a like and subscribe means a lot. #MadeiraIsland #BudgetIslandTravel #IslandGuide #HikingTrails #PortugalTravel No hotels, venues or businesses mentioned in this video are sponsored or paid placements. All recommendations are based on personal research and experience. 🏝️What is Island Guide? We explore islands from every corner of the world. From tropical paradises to hidden coves, from budget-friendly stays to local flavors, you'll find everything in one video. Island travel doesn't have to be expensive. With the right information, it's possible for everyone. Subscribe and see you on the next island.