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 Santana Traditional Houses while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santana
Aqua Natura Madeira Hotel

Aqua Natura Madeira Hotel

4 out of 5
Rotunda das Piscinas, No. 3 Porto Moniz
The price is NZ$278 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
NZ$278
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Porto Moniz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (508 reviews)
Hotel is situated on a shore of the ocean, so through bedroom windows and balcony we saw only ocean, waves and had magnificent view. Food was excellent in the restaurant, staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Room was spotles. Highly recommended to everyone!!!!

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Aqua Natura Madeira Hotel
Aqua Natura Bay

Aqua Natura Bay

4 out of 5
Rua Sao Joao Batista Porto Moniz
The price is NZ$275 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$275
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Porto Moniz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (304 reviews)
Friendly check in. Great amenities. Perfect location.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Aqua Natura Bay
O Colmo

O Colmo

3 out of 5
Sitio Do Serrado Santana
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Santana Traditional Houses and Madeira ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
Great staff, really good food, great atmosphere, and made a super bag lunch for our hike the following day.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

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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 aparthotel in Porto Moniz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Porto Moniz Natural Pools and Lava Pools are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Wide variety and very attentive staff.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Studios by Aqua Natura Hotels
Sea and Sun 4 You - Horizonte Azul

Sea and Sun 4 You - Horizonte Azul

5 out of 5
R. do Lugar 32 Porto Moniz Madeira
Stay at this luxury apartment in Porto Moniz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Porto Moniz Natural Pools and Lava Pools are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
The view was amazing from our balcony and I really enjoyed how centrally located it was. There were two supermarkets right around the corner and multiple places to eat. Would highly recommend!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Sea and Sun 4 You - Horizonte Azul
Dream house on the north coast of Madeira Far away from mass tourism, close to nature

Dream house on the north coast of Madeira Far away from mass tourism, close to nature

Boaventura Madeira
Stay at this holiday home in São Vicente. Popular attractions Eglise de Jesus-Bom Senhor and Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center are located nearby.
Ich habe mich von Minute 1 an sehr wohlgefühlt und wurde äußerst herzlich empfangen. Das Haus ist mit viel Liebe eingerichtet, alles ist sehr hochwertig an der Ausstattung und es mangelt an nichts. Aussicht von der Dachterrasse ist genial! Außerdem ist Boris als Gastgeber extrem zuvorkommend, hilfsbereit ...

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Dream house on the north coast of Madeira Far away from mass tourism, close to nature
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Popular places to visit

Porto Moniz Natural Pools which includes rocky coastline and a pool

Porto Moniz Natural Pools

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
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

Parque Florestal das Queimadas

Parque Florestal das Queimadas is just one of the places to see in Santana, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Parque Florestal das Queimadas

Cities near Northern Madeira

Machico featuring a pebble beach

Machico

Photo by Brian Scrivner

Porto da Cruz

Pico do Ariero which includes a sunset and mountains

Curral das Freiras

Photo by Marcus Platt

São Roque do Faial

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