Madeira at Christmas & New Year

Indulge in the ultimate Madeira experience with our two-week festive holiday, combining the highlights of our one-week Eastern Madeira and Western Madeira holidays.

If you have a passion for walking, a head for heights and a love of spectacular scenery, Madeira offers an unforgettable Christmas and New Year escape. Known as the "Island of Eternal Spring", Madeira combines dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush forests and an extensive network of walking trails with the warmth and magic of the festive season.

Renowned for its iconic levada footpaths, the island is a walker's paradise, with routes traversing rugged mountains, subtropical coastlines and ancient laurisilva forests. Along the way, discover breathtaking viewpoints, colourful gardens and panoramic vistas stretching far across the Atlantic Ocean.

Your holiday begins in Porto Moniz, a remote and picturesque village on Madeira's dramatic northwest coast, before continuing to the sunny south coast town of Ponta do Sol. You'll then end your festive adventure in Funchal, Madeira's vibrant capital, at the perfect time to welcome in the New Year. Beautifully decorated for the Christmas season, the city provides a magical setting for the celebrations, culminating in Funchal's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks display. As midnight approaches, the harbour and surrounding hillsides are illuminated in a dazzling spectacle, creating an unforgettable start to the year ahead.

Whether you're traversing the island's highest peaks, following dramatic coastal paths or discovering hidden valleys and traditional villages, this two-week holiday showcases the very best of Madeira's walking opportunities, enhanced by the unique atmosphere of Christmas and New Year celebrations.