<!--

PAGE TYPE: Commercial region landing page (build in Guesty as a PAGE, not a blog)

Slug: /madeira-vacation-rentals

Primary keyword: madeira vacation rentals / funchal holiday rentals

Secondary: where to stay in madeira, madeira apartments, funchal vacation rentals, madeira villas

SEO title: Madeira Vacation Rentals | Portugal Portfolio

SEO description: Book managed Madeira vacation rentals direct: Funchal apartments and island villas with local guest support, area advice and the best bases for hiking and the coast.

-->

Portugal Portfolio manages and rents curated vacation homes in Madeira, from Funchal apartments with ocean views to homes near the levada trails and the coast. Madeira is a year-round island: warm winters, dramatic hikes, and the most famous New Year's fireworks in the world. Booking direct gets you a managed home and local advice on where to base yourself for the kind of trip you want, city, coast or mountains.

Browse our Madeira homes

Why book a Madeira vacation rental direct with us

• Managed homes, real standards. Each property is prepared and checked for every stay.
• Local guidance. Madeira rewards knowing where to stay for hiking versus the city versus the quiet north coast. We help you choose.
• Better value than the OTAs. Direct booking removes platform fees and unlocks longer-stay rates.
• Whole-trip help. Levada walks, the cable car, whale watching, restaurants, and the New Year's fireworks plan.

Where to stay in Madeira

• Funchal - the capital, restaurants, the old town, the cable car to Monte, and the best base for first-timers and the New Year's fireworks.
• Funchal Lido and Sao Martinho - seafront, hotels-and-apartments zone, pools and promenade.
• Canico and the south-east - calmer, good value, close to Funchal and the airport.
• Ponta do Sol and the south-west - sunniest, relaxed, good for a quiet coastal base.
• Sao Vicente and the north - dramatic, green and quiet, best with a car for hiking.

Types of homes

Funchal apartments with ocean and harbour views, larger villas for families and groups, and quieter homes near the trails and the coast. Tell us your dates and whether you want city, sun-coast or mountains, and we will send a tailored shortlist.

See availability and book

What to do in Madeira

• Hiking: the levada walks and peaks are world-class. See our outdoor activities guide.
• New Year's Eve: Funchal's bay hosts the most famous fireworks display in Portugal, a major draw, see the Portugal festivals 2026 calendar.
• Classics: the Monte cable car and toboggan, Cabo Girao, whale and dolphin watching, and the Funchal market.

Madeira vacation rentals FAQs

Where should I stay in Madeira for the first time?

Funchal is the best first base: central, walkable old town, restaurants, the cable car, and easy access to tours. For sun and quiet choose Ponta do Sol or Calheta in the south-west; for hiking and dramatic scenery, the north (Sao Vicente) with a car.

Is Madeira good to visit in winter?

Yes. Madeira has mild temperatures year-round, which makes it a strong winter-sun and hiking destination. New Year's Eve is peak season for the Funchal fireworks and books out very early.

Do I need a car in Madeira?

For Funchal and nearby, no, taxis and tours cover a lot. To explore the levadas, the north and the west properly, a car is strongly recommended.

How far ahead should I book a Madeira vacation rental?

Six to eight weeks for normal dates. For New Year's Eve, book by September at the latest, as Funchal sells out for the fireworks.

Do you manage Madeira properties for owners?

Yes, full Alojamento Local and short-term-rental management. See property management in Portugal.

Book your Madeira stay

Browse our Madeira homes and our team will send a custom shortlist with area advice for hiking, the coast or the city.