The Madeira Guide

My Madeira, in your pocket

For those who prefer to travel on their own terms. A small, private edit of the places I return to myself: a share of the hidden corners I know, the tables worth booking and the hours to go. When you’d rather have every day arranged for you, that is what I do.

Why I made it

People kept asking me the same thing: where would you go? This guide is my answer. I live on Madeira, and every pin is a place I have been to myself, with my honest note on why it’s worth your time.

Use it to plan your trip yourself. And if you’d rather have everything arranged, I’m one message away.

Elizaveta

A look inside

A few of my favourite places

Waterfalls of the north
Waterfalls of the north
Levada tunnels
Levada tunnels
Volcanic swimming pools
Volcanic swimming pools
Cliffside viewpoints
Cliffside viewpoints
Above the clouds
Above the clouds
Sunset at sea
Sunset at sea
Madeira wine cellars
Madeira wine cellars
Stays with a view
Stays with a view

Swipe through, there are 300+ more where these came from →

What’s inside

Answers to the questions you’ll actually have

Taste
Taste

Where do I watch the sunset with a glass of Madeira?

Includes: Terraces, wine bars, restaurants with a view, what to order

Walks
Walks

Which levadas are worth it, and which would I skip?

Includes: Levadas, peaks, waterfalls, difficulty and best timing

Stays
Stays

Where should we stay for the view, not just the bed?

Includes: Hotels, quintas and glamping I’d book myself

Family
Family

Where can the children swim safely?

Includes: Natural pools, calm beaches, a 4-day plan for little ones

Occasions
Occasions

Where do we celebrate something special?

Includes: Special dinners, boat trips, the most romantic spots

Weather
Weather

What do we do when the mountain is in the clouds?

Includes: Rainy-day ideas, which side of the island to choose

Ready-made itineraries

Copy my day-by-day plans

  • 1 dayA Day in Funchal
  • 3 daysLong Weekend Highlights
  • 4 daysThe Highlights Route
  • 4 daysMadeira with Little Ones
  • 7 daysThe Full Island Week

Plus my insider tips

  • Driving on Madeira
  • Tourist traps to avoid
  • Best swimming spots
  • Madeira without a car
  • Best time to visit

From travellers who used it

“Everything is well organised and easy to use… A huge bonus is that it works perfectly offline, which is especially helpful in Madeira.”

Iana K. · Rexby review, September 2026

“Elizaveta was available and answered my questions about life in Madeira. Her travel guide is excellent.”

Loïc L. · Rexby review, May 2026 (translated from French)

How it works

  1. Get the guide

    Secure checkout on Rexby, lifetime access.

  2. Open the app

    Rexby for iOS or Android, or in your browser.

  3. Explore offline

    Download once and use it anywhere on the island.

Get the guide · €39

Want more than a guide?

Choose how much I do for you

  1. The Madeira Guide

    €39

    Plan it yourself with my map, itineraries and tips.

    Get the guide
  2. 30-minute planning call

    €79

    Your questions answered by video, before you book anything.

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  3. Signature journeys

    Price on request

    I plan and arrange everything around your dates.

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Questions about the guide

Do I need internet on the island?

No. Download the guide in the Rexby app once and it works offline, even on mountain trails with no signal.

How do I get it after paying?

Checkout happens securely on Rexby. You get instant access in the Rexby app (iOS and Android) and in your browser.

How long do I have access?

For life, including the new itineraries and places I keep adding.

Is it good for families?

Yes. It includes a 4-day itinerary for travelling with little ones and notes on which places suit children.

Tell me about your Madeira

Two minutes, no commitment. I reply personally within a few hours. I take on only 4–6 journeys a month, so every client has my full attention.

Email or WhatsApp, one is enough.

No commitment. Your details are only used to plan your trip.