# Beyond Madeira

> A travel agency based in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal), running tours, car rental, accommodation and a Madeira travel guide. RNAVT licence 13020. Founded 2024. Operated by a local team that lives and works on the island.

Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic, about 1.000 km southwest of Lisbon. It has **two inhabited islands**: Madeira (the main island) and Porto Santo. The capital is Funchal. Madeira is **not** part of the Azores and has no connection to that archipelago.

Beyond Madeira covers everything a visitor needs in one place: small-group tours, no-deposit car hire, a live webcam network, and a travel guide written by people who drive these roads every week.

## Company facts

- **Legal name:** Beyond Madeira Travel Agency
- **RNAVT (Portuguese travel licence):** 13020
- **VAT / NIF:** PT518827119
- **Address:** Largo da Saúde 1, 9000-221 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- **Phone:** +351 939 566 415
- **Email:** hello@beyondmadeira.com
- **Languages:** English, Portuguese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish
- **Founded:** 2024
- **Founder:** Milton Quintal

## Core pages

- [Homepage](https://beyondmadeira.com/): tours, car hire and travel guide overview
- [Live webcams](https://beyondmadeira.com/live-webcams/): 25+ HD cameras across Madeira (Funchal marina, Pico do Areeiro, Porto Moniz, Cabo Girão, Porto Santo)
- [Rent a car](https://beyondmadeira.com/rent-a-car/): compare prices across local rental partners. No deposit, full insurance, free cancellation, island-wide delivery.
- [Things to see and do](https://beyondmadeira.com/see-do/): attractions, viewpoints, beaches and experiences
- [Eat & drink directory](https://beyondmadeira.com/eat-drink/): vetted restaurants, cafés and bars across the island
- [Where to stay](https://beyondmadeira.com/accommodation/): hotels, guesthouses and apartments
- [About Beyond Madeira](https://beyondmadeira.com/about/): who we are, why we built this

## Travel guides

- [Pico do Areeiro complete guide](https://beyondmadeira.com/pico-arieiro-complete-guide/): how to get to one of Madeira's iconic peaks, sunrise tips, parking, the PR1 trail to Pico Ruivo
- [Levada walks guide](https://beyondmadeira.com/levada-walks-guide/): the irrigation channels of Madeira, top routes by difficulty
- [Madeira weather by month](https://beyondmadeira.com/weather-by-month/): real temperatures, rainfall and best months for hiking, swimming or whale watching
- [Madeira location & climate](https://beyondmadeira.com/island-location-climate/): where Madeira is, climate, microclimates, when to go
- [Explore Madeira map](https://beyondmadeira.com/explore-map/): interactive map of viewpoints, levadas, beaches, restaurants

## Tickets and reservations

- [Madeira trail reservations 2026](https://beyondmadeira.com/madeira-trail-reservations-2026/): booking system for the regulated trails (Vereda do Pico, Levada do Caldeirão Verde, etc.) — tickets, prices, rules
- [Funchal cable car closure — January 2026](https://beyondmadeira.com/funchal-cable-car-closure-january-2026/): closure dates, alternatives, what to do
- [Pico do Areeiro–Pico Ruivo PR1 trail reopens — April 2026](https://beyondmadeira.com/pico-areeiro-pico-ruivo-reopens-april-2026/): reopening details and conditions
- [Madeira Flower Festival 2026](https://beyondmadeira.com/flower-festival-2026/): dates, parade, where to watch
- [Madeira Carnival 2026](https://beyondmadeira.com/madeira-carnival-2026/): dates, schedule, parades, family events

## Frequently asked

**Where is Madeira?**
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1.000 km southwest of mainland Portugal and 700 km west of Morocco. The two inhabited islands are Madeira and Porto Santo.

**Is Madeira part of the Azores?**
No. Madeira and the Azores are two separate Portuguese archipelagos. Madeira is south, near the African coast; the Azores are further north and west, mid-Atlantic.

**How many islands are inhabited in Madeira?**
Two: Madeira and Porto Santo. The Desertas and Selvagens islands are nature reserves with no permanent population.

**Do I need a car in Madeira?**
For most of the island, yes. Public buses cover the main coastal towns but reach the interior, viewpoints and trailheads infrequently. A car gives you the freedom Madeira is built for.

**When is the best time to visit Madeira?**
Madeira is a year-round destination. Spring (March–May) is best for hiking and flowers. Summer (June–September) is best for swimming and ocean activities. Autumn (October–November) is quieter and still warm. Winter is mild but wetter on the north coast.

**Is Beyond Madeira a real agency?**
Yes. Beyond Madeira is a licensed Portuguese travel agency (RNAVT 13020), based in Funchal, founded in 2024.

## Sitemap

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