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Madeira travel guides
Tips from our team on renting a car, and on places worth the drive.
How to rent a car in Madeira without hidden costs
Why a €3-a-day online deal can end up costing far more at the airport desk, and four checks to make before you pay for a rental car in Madeira.
Which car should you rent for Madeira's mountain roads?
Madeira's roads are steep and winding. How to choose a rental car with enough power for the mountains, and when an automatic makes sense.
The Monte toboggan ride: Madeira's wicker sledges
Ride a wicker toboggan 2 km down from Monte, steered by two carreiros in straw hats. What to expect and how to get there.
Cabo Girão: the glass skywalk 580 metres above the ocean
Cabo Girão is one of Europe's highest sea cliffs, with a glass platform 580 m above the Atlantic, about 20 minutes' drive from Funchal.