Madeira.
Bookings / month
206
Avg rating
★ 4.7
Verified agents
14
Currency
€ EUR · 1=₪3.41
Time zone
2- שעות מת״א (בקיץ: 1- שעה)
Language
פורטוגזית
Plug
C / F · 230V
Visa
ללא ויזה — אזור שנגן, דרכון בתוקף ל-3 חודשים מעבר לתאריך העזיבה
Safety
בטוחה מאוד — אחת מהיעדים הבטוחים באירופה, פשיעה נמוכה, תשתית תיירותית מצוינת
Overview
🇵🇹Madeira
🇵🇹Portugal
Madeira is a volcanic island that erupted from the Atlantic and never stopped astonishing — jagged green cliffs tower above a deep blue sea, wild flower gardens perfume the mountain air, and century-old stone churches are adorned with whaling-era murals. Hike levada trails through misty laurel forests, sip aged Madeira wine poured from barrels older than the country itself, and discover why this island earns every superlative without ever trying too hard.
Vacation packages
Vacation packages to Madeira
Flight + hotel in one package
Belmond Reid's Palace
Funchal, Lido Strip, Madeira
06.07 – 09.07 · 7 nights
avg / person from
$2,545
total $5,090
Savoy Palace Madeira
Funchal, Avenida do Infante, Madeira
06.07 – 09.07 · 7 nights
avg / person from
$2,070
total $4,140
Quinta da Casa Branca
Funchal, Quinta Zone, Madeira
06.07 – 09.07 · 7 nights
avg / person from
$1,270
total $2,540
Sleep
Curated hotels in Madeira
Belmond Reid's Palace
from
$680
per night
Funchal, Lido Strip
Savoy Palace Madeira
from
$530
per night
Funchal, Avenida do Infante
Quinta da Casa Branca
from
$320
per night
Funchal, Quinta Zone
PortoBay Serra Golf
from
$220
per night
Santo da Serra, Eastern Madeira
Flights from Tel Aviv
Flights from Tel Aviv in Madeira
21:55
Tel Aviv (TLV)
01:25
Madeira (MAD)
05:20
Madeira (MAD)
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$165
Total $330
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
12:32
Madeira (MAD)
17:00
Madeira (MAD)
20:42
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$215
Total $430
06:15
Tel Aviv (TLV)
13:27
Madeira (MAD)
11:40
Madeira (MAD)
18:52
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$150
Total $300
13:10
Tel Aviv (TLV)
16:46
Madeira (MAD)
19:30
Madeira (MAD)
23:06
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$255
Total $510
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Madeira
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
19°
14°
Recommended
פבר
19°
13°
Recommended
מרץ
20°
14°
Recommended
אפר
21°
15°
Recommended
מאי
22°
16°
Excellent
יונ
24°
18°
Excellent
יול
26°
19°
Excellent
אוג
28°
21°
Excellent
ספט
26°
19°
Excellent
אוק
25°
19°
Excellent
נוב
22°
16°
Excellent
דצמ
19°
14°
Recommended
Best time to visit: מאי · יונ · יול · אוג · ספט · אוק · נוב
Based on a 3-year average · measured in Funchal · Open-Meteo
This week in Funchal
Measured in Funchal, Madeira
25°
Sunny
Next 7 days
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Source: Open-Meteo · updates hourly
What to do
What to do in Madeira
Activities loved by thousands before you
Funchal Botanical Garden
$20
Monte Cable Car & Toboggan Ride
$50
Jeep Tour to Pico do Arieiro
$120
Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise
$90
Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike
$30
Madeira Wine & Poncha Tasting
$40
Where to eat
Where to eat in Madeira
Restaurants Maya loves
Restaurante William
$$$$Belmond Reid's Palace, Funchal
A Michelin-starred restaurant inside the iconic Reid's Palace. Seasonal menu built around fresh Atlantic fish and local produce, with sweeping views of the ocean.
Tasca Literária
$$Zona Velha, Funchal
A small, intimate bistro in Funchal's Old Quarter. Serving classic Madeiran plates — espada with banana, and bolo do caco bread — with genuine home-cooked character.
Armazém do Sal
$$$Funchal Harbour, Rua da Alfândega
Set inside a 17th-century salt warehouse right on the harbour front. Rustic-industrial atmosphere with a Mediterranean-Atlantic menu: catfish, grilled octopus and seafood risotto.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Madeira
Best clubs, bars and events
Copacabana Lido
Venda Velha
Casino da Madeira
Prince Albert Pub
Verified suppliers
Verified suppliers in Madeira
Experiences, insurance, eSIM, photography — every supplier verified by VAYULOR
Madeira Outdoor Adventures
Guided mountain & nature tours across the island
Atlantic Whale Watch Madeira
Whale & dolphin watching tours with on-board marine biologists
Quinta Wine Tours
Private winery & Quinta tours through Madeira's wine valleys
Rota 4x4 Madeira
Off-road 4x4 jeep tours to mountain peaks and hidden villages
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Learn moreInsurance
Travel insurance for Madeira 🇵🇹
Full coverage with Hebrew support
Basic
$30
- Medical $250,000
- Cancellation $400
- Luggage $800
Extended
$50
- Medical $500,000
- Cancellation $1,200
- Luggage $1,800
- Light sports
Premium
$90
- Unlimited medical
- Cancellation $5,000
- Adventure sports
- 24/7 doctor
Currency & rates
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Quick conversion at today's rate
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341
1 EUR
₪3.41
100 EUR
₪341
1,000 EUR
₪3,410
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Visa & documents
Visa & documents for Madeira 🇵🇹
What you need before you fly
- ללא ויזה — אזור שנגן, דרכון בתוקף ל-3 חודשים מעבר לתאריך העזיבה
- Passport valid 6 months
- Travel insurance recommended
Local tips
Good to know about Madeira
- 🚌Don't rent a car on day one — take bus 148 from Funchal up to Curral das Freiras and discover the peaks without parking stress. The drivers are locals who know every bend.
- 💧Not all levadas are equal — the Levada do Caldeirão Verde trail in the north is the most dramatic, but it requires a headlamp for two long tunnels. Pack one; you won't regret it.
- 🍷Madeira wine sold in port souvenir shops costs roughly 30% more than at Adegas São Francisco in central Funchal — same bottles, cellar price.
- ☀️Weather in Madeira follows altitude, not the calendar — if Funchal is cloudy in the morning, drive up to Achada do Teixeira above the cloud line and you'll find full sun within a 20-minute drive.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"Madeira refuses to be just pretty. Every levada trail leads to a different version of itself — cloud, sun, black basalt, and open ocean. I've been planning trips here for six years and every visit still surprises me."
Loves
My secret is Tasca do Montanha in the tiny village near Pico do Arieiro — a family place that appears in no English guide. They serve espetada (beef skewered on a laurel-wood spit) grilled over embers and hung directly above your table. Getting there needs a 4x4 or good legs, but it's the best table I've ever booked for clients.
Skip
The cable car to Monte is worth it — but every restaurant on the plaza right by the upper station is a textbook tourist trap: menus in 12 languages and double prices for mediocre food. Walk down to Rua Calçada do Monte on foot and you'll find real food for 40% less.
Boutique pick
The experience I design: 'Madeira End to End' — three days starting with a sunrise boat watching dolphins off Paúl do Mar, continuing with a private levada hike led by a local botanist through the Laurisilva UNESCO forest, and ending with an intimate chef's dinner at a 200-year-old quinta in Jardim do Mar — with vintage Madeira wines I personally select for each group.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Madeira
"We arrived with low expectations — we thought it was an island for retired Europeans. We left feeling we'd found our most perfect island. The Caldeirão Verde levada was an unforgettable experience — two kilometers of tunnel with headlamps and laughter, ending at a mesmerizing green waterfall. Maya booked us a table we couldn't have gotten on our own. We'll be back with the kids."
Yael & Amir Cohen, Tel Aviv
Couple, 7 nights, May
"I traveled solo and never felt unsafe for a second. Funchal is a city that surprises you — the São Maria neighborhood with its incredible street art, the Lavradores market in the morning with local poncha, and the orchid gardens. Maya's tip about the Rabaçal levada route saved me three hours of research. Highly recommended for solo travel."
Noa Levi, Haifa
Solo, 6 nights, October
"We traveled with three kids aged 7, 11, and 14 and it worked brilliantly. The kids fell in love with the traditional Monte Toboggan sledge ride and the dolphin-watching tour. We had real espetada in a small village that Maya recommended — the meat comes straight off the spit to your table, and the kids still talk about it. They built us a plan that fits a family pace, not a trekking pace."
The Berger Family, Ra'anana
Family with children, 8 nights, July
FAQ
Common questions about Madeira
Do Israelis need a visa for Madeira?
No. Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal and therefore part of the EU and Schengen Area. Israeli passport holders enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date.
What is the best time to visit Madeira?
Madeira earns its 'Island of Eternal Spring' nickname and is pleasant year-round, with temperatures between 18–26°C. April–June is the sweet spot: hydrangeas in full bloom, uncrowded trails, and prices before the summer peak. September–October is also excellent, with relatively warm sea (22°C). Avoid August if you dislike crowds — it's Europe's peak season.
How many days do you need for Madeira?
The minimum to feel the island is 5 nights: one day for Funchal and Monte, two days for the levadas and the north, one day for Pico do Arieiro and São Jorge, and one free day. With 7 nights you add the smaller island of Porto Santo (15-minute flight, unique white-sand beach) and the wild west coast. Beyond 10 days — you start thinking like a local.
What is the average budget for a couple traveling to Madeira from Tel Aviv?
Direct flights from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Funchal (FNC) with TAP or Iberia run ₪2,200–₪3,800 per person round-trip depending on season and booking time. A 4-star boutique hotel in Funchal costs ₪600–₪1,000 per night for two. A full meal at a good local (non-tourist) restaurant is ₪120–₪180 for two including wine. A comfortable daily budget for a couple: ₪700–₪1,000 (excluding accommodation and flights).
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