Living like a local
Accommodations
Nomad approved accommodation
Each accommodation has:
a dedicated workspace
good Wifi speed guaranteed by the hosts
high rating
good location
great vibes & style
A coliving & coworking space located in Santo da Serra.
A small coliving space that feels like you rented a house with a few friends!
Agency specializing in long-term stays (+ you'll get a discount at Cowork Funchal for stays longer than 28 days!)
A coliving & coworking space located in Santo da Serra.
A small coliving space that feels like you rented a house with a few friends!
Agency specializing in long-term stays (+ you'll get a discount at Cowork Funchal for stays longer than 28 days!)
A coliving & coworking space located in Santo da Serra.
A small coliving space that feels like you rented a house with a few friends!
Agency specializing in long-term stays (+ you'll get a discount at Cowork Funchal for stays longer than 28 days!)
Practical info
Do I need to carry cash with me?
Cards are now becoming more and more common, but cash is still the preferred payment method in many cafés and restaurants, especially if you are carrying international cards.
Best SIM card
MEO (most affordable) | Vodafone (unlimited data)
Best internet provider
NOS (along with 2 providers mentioned above)
Transportation
Getting to and from the airport
By bus (45 mins to the city) There is a shuttle service Aerobus which operates from the airport to Funchal. The final stop is Formosa Beach. From the beach, you can continue with public transport to the centre of Funchal which is about 15 minutes away. The journey takes around 45 minutes.
Shuttle (€16 | 20 mins to the city) Keep in mind that the shuttles go from 5PM onward, and only stop outside the Old City.
Taxi (€30 | 20 mins to the city) There is a range of taxi stands as you come out of departures. Tell them your destination, and they’ll draw you up a receipt which you give to the driver. The pricing is usually fair if a little over what you’ll pay through an app. You can pay the driver directly. Grab drivers are not allowed to come near the airport, if you do use a Taxi App expect to have to meet them discreetly in the car park opposite the airport.
Taxi apps
Uber Taxiin Madeira App
Local public transportation app
Madeira has 4 different bus companies, and while there is not a single app covering all, you can check each company website for times, routes and fares.
Motorbike, bicycle & scooter rental
It’s not unusual for scooter rental shops to ask for your passport as a deposit.
Mango Scooter Rental Bamboo Bikes Cat Motors Motobike Rentals Zippy Motorbike Rentals
Traveling outside the city
There is no train system in Madeira, but you can easily get around the island by bus or car.
