Local recommendations
The places Paulo & Dina actually send guests to — beaches, viewpoints, levada walks, towns and tables across Madeira’s east side and beyond. Tap “View on map” on any spot to open it in Google Maps.
Near & Around
Places to Visit
our recommendationFunchal Farmers' Market
Funchal≈ 20 min from the apartmentFunchal's farmers' market — exotic fruit, flowers and local crafts in a burst of colour.
ViewPoint São Lourenço (Sunrise Walk)
East≈ 25 min from the apartmentThe wild eastern tip — a nature reserve of volcanic cliffs and Atlantic panoramas.
Praia de Machico
Central≈ 12 min from the apartmentMachico's town beach, with imported golden sand.
Levadas & Hikes
our recommendationPR1 Vereda do Areeiro
Funchal≈ 27 min from the apartmentHigh-mountain trail linking Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo; ~7 km, moderate, spectacular.
PR8 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço
East≈ 24 min from the apartmentCoastal trail across the dramatic volcanic eastern tip; about 3 km each way, moderate.
Queimadas A path for all
Funchal≈ 29 min from the apartmentA flat, accessible 2 km levada path near Santana — suitable for all, including reduced mobility.
Levada do Alecrim
West & North≈ 64 min from the apartmentEasy Rabaçal levada at 1300 m to the Lajeado spring and Dona Beja pool; ~3.5 km each way.
PR11 Levada dos Balcões
Funchal≈ 21 min from the apartmentEasy short walk to the Balcões viewpoint over the central peaks; ~1.5 km each way.
PR18 Levada do Rei
Funchal≈ 39 min from the apartmentLevada walk through laurel forest to the Ribeiro Bonito sanctuary; ~5.3 km each way, moderate.
PR6 Levada das 25 Fontes / Levada do Risco
West & North≈ 65 min from the apartmentPopular Rabaçal trail to the 25 Fontes lagoon; about 4.3 km, moderate.
PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde
Funchal≈ 31 min from the apartmentForest levada to the Caldeirão Verde waterfall; ~8.7 km each way, moderate.
Where to Eat
our recommendationBars & Drinks
our recommendationPortas vermelhas
Santa Cruz≈ 8 min from the apartmentOur favourite place for poncha, Madeira's rum cocktail.
Taberna da Poncha
West & North≈ 44 min from the apartmentA must for poncha — where the locals go.
Bar de pedra o poleiro
West & North≈ 84 min from the apartmentA lovely spot for a sunset drink.
Bar Number Two N.º 2
West & North≈ 33 min from the apartmentA nice bar in Câmara de Lobos for local rum cocktails.
Tasquinha do Henrique
West & North≈ 62 min from the apartmentEat or drink with the sea almost at your feet.