Northern Madeira Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sao Vicente which includes a pebble beach and landscape views
Sao Vicente showing café lifestyle, street scenes and outdoor eating
Sao Vicente featuring mist or fog, mountains and a church or cathedral
Sao Vicente showing a house, street scenes and heritage architecture
Sao Vicente

Where to stay in Northern Madeira

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Santana

Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Madeira Theme Park or Pico Das Pedras while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santana
Santana in Nature Bed & Breakfast
Santana in Nature Bed & Breakfast
3 out of 5
Estrada Regional 1, Sitio do Cortado, Santana, Madeira
Stay at this 3-star spa B&B in Santana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Faial Beach and Madeira Theme Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"Had a great stay here! Property is located in a beautiful quiet location and the staff are very friendly and accommodating! Would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2025

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Santana in Nature Bed & Breakfast
Aqua Natura Madeira Hotel
Aqua Natura Madeira Hotel
4 out of 5
Rotunda das Piscinas, No. 3, Porto Moniz
The price is AU$456 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$456
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Porto Moniz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (471 reviews)
"Beautiful location, wonderful staff, excellent food and would highly recommend.:)"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Aqua Natura Madeira Hotel
Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature & Rose Garden Hotel
Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature & Rose Garden Hotel
4 out of 5
Sítio da Lagoa, Arco de S. Jorge, Santana
The price is AU$229 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified guesthouse in Santana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Eglise de Jesus-Bom Senhor ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (88 reviews)
"We travelled in the off season (early March) and really enjoyed our stay. Our room had a garden view and it was perfect. We strolled through every pathway in the property and for a flower/garden/rose lover it would be absolutely amazing in the summer when everything is in bloom. Our check-in greeting ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature & Rose Garden Hotel
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Studios by Aqua Natura Hotels
Studios by Aqua Natura Hotels
4 out of 5
Rua do Lugar, n.1, Porto Moniz, Madeira
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Porto Moniz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Porto Moniz Natural Pools ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"The gentleman who checked us in was very attentive and provided excellent service!"

Reviewed on 13 Dec. 2024

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Porto de Abrigo Guest House
Porto de Abrigo Guest House
3 out of 5
Sitio do Calhau, 58A, São Vicente
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Vicente. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Seixal Beach and Caves of Sao Vicente ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"Great communication from the owner. Missing a few conveniences that would have been a nice touch (coffee pods, extra toilet paper, soap etc). Other than that the location was perfect. Right above a cool bar that wasn’t noisy at all. Slept with an open window and the sounds of the ocean waves."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2024

Porto de Abrigo Guest House
My Favorite Spot in Madeira
My Favorite Spot in Madeira
São Vicente
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in São Vicente. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a pool table. Popular attractions Laurisilva of Madeira and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Perfect taste of authenticity
"What an awesome stay! The place is nestled in the mountains a few km above Sao Vicente. You’ll need wheels! It is a typical village surrounded by locals - not a tourist in site. The perfect getaway! The property itself was great. Obviously lived in, so you’re in somebody’s actual house rather than ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

My Favorite Spot in Madeira
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Popular places to visit

Porto Moniz Natural Pools which includes rocky coastline and a pool

Porto Moniz Natural Pools

3/5(1 review)

Go for a swim in these unique salt water pools, which are dramatically set amid rugged coastal cliffs and protective volcanic rock.

Porto Moniz Natural Pools
Madeira Island which includes rocky coastline

Seixal Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seixal Beach during your travels in Porto Moniz? Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Seixal Beach
Pico Ruivo

Pico Ruivo

Explore the great outdoors at Pico Ruivo, a lovely green space in Faial. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Pico Ruivo
Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center featuring signage and shopping

Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center

Explore this intriguing set of caves formed by an ancient volcanic eruption and learn about Madeira’s natural history at the on-site education center.

Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center

Fanal Protected Area

Explore the great outdoors at Fanal Protected Area, a lovely green space in Seixal. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Fanal Protected Area

Lava Pools

Enjoy an outing to Lava Pools during your stay in Porto Moniz. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Lava Pools

Cities near Northern Madeira

Machico featuring a pebble beach

Machico