Travel + Leisure - India & South Asia
Making the Most of Madeira
GETTING THERE
Multiple airlines serve one-stop flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad to Madeira. Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, commonly known as Madeira Airport, located in Santa Cruz, is the main gateway to the archipelago.
STAY
Les Suites at the Cliff Bay This sleek newcomer has 23 ocean-facing suites. Suites from `39,750; portobay.com
Quinta da Casa Branca
A garden oasis in the heart of Funchal. Doubles from `16,150; quintacasabranca.com
Reid’s Palace, a Belmond Hotel This cliff-top icon from the 19th century dazzles in pink. Doubles from `30,600; belmond.com
EAT & DRINK
Bar Number Two
Grab a glass of poncha at Câmara de Lobos’s most charming drinking den. fb.com/ barnumber2camaradelobos
Casa de Pasto das Eiras
A humble joint near Funchal with classic dishes and unbeatable views. Entrées `442–`885; fb.com/ casadepastodaseiras
Fajã dos Padres
This organic farm in Quinta Grande has excellent local food and wine. Entrées `959–`3,465; fajadospadres.com
Galáxia Skyfood
At this restaurant in the Savoy
Palace Hotel, disco-lite decor belies a sophisticated menu. Entrées `1,401–`3,613; savoysignature.com
Kampo
Find surprising, seasonal fare at Madeira’s most innovative restaurant. Entrées `1,180– `4,055; kampo.pt
Pátio das Babosas
Visit this mountainside spot for stellar seafood and views of Funchal. Entrées `590–`1769; 16 Largo das Babosas; 351-291-143-530
DO
Blandy’s Wine Lodge
On the Funchal waterfront, Blandy’s is one of the isle’s most storied Madeira houses. blandyswinelodge.com
Bordal
This Funchal factory’s intricate embroidery, a Madeira tradition, is not to be missed. bordal.pt
Engenhos do Norte
This rum distillery is the last vestige of Madeira’s oncedominant sugarcane industry. engenhosdonorte.com
Monte Palace Madeira Lush gardens reachable via a scenic cable car. montepalace.com
Quinta do Barbusano
Try the Aragonez at this winery on the northern coast. fb.com/quintadobarbusano
TOURS
TempoVIP
Deep connections across the island make this company the one to call for tour bookings. tempovip.com