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Madeira

Atlantic island walls, marine reserves, and easy add-on days to Porto Santo

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 15 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Madeira

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15 sources • Updated Dec 13, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Dec 13, 2025.

SIMplifica: Pedido de reserva de Mergulho (IFCN) - Per-dive fee (EUR 3), site list, and reservation framework for selected marine protected area dive sites.
IFCN: Atividades Subaquaticas (Madeira protected areas overview) - Overview of Garajau, Porto Santo MPAs, Cabo Girao wreck details, and reserve booking references.
Visit Madeira: Snorkelling in Garajau - Visitor-facing guidance on the Garajau reserve and restrictions such as no fishing and controlled boating.
Visit Madeira: Diving in Madeira (year-round and temperature range) - Tourism-board overview noting diving year-round and typical water temperature range.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

15 sources • Updated Dec 13, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Dec 13, 2025.

SIMplifica: Pedido de reserva de Mergulho (IFCN) - Per-dive fee (EUR 3), site list, and reservation framework for selected marine protected area dive sites.
IFCN: Atividades Subaquaticas (Madeira protected areas overview) - Overview of Garajau, Porto Santo MPAs, Cabo Girao wreck details, and reserve booking references.
Visit Madeira: Snorkelling in Garajau - Visitor-facing guidance on the Garajau reserve and restrictions such as no fishing and controlled boating.
Visit Madeira: Diving in Madeira (year-round and temperature range) - Tourism-board overview noting diving year-round and typical water temperature range.

SIMplifica: Pagamento de Taxas para Percursos Pedestres Classificados - Official trail fee amount (EUR 3 adult), exemptions, and payment channel for classified walking routes.

IFCN: Percursos Pedestres Classificados (rule notes and rollout dates) - IFCN notes on which routes began charging from Oct 28, 2024 and Jan 1, 2025, plus general guidance.

Airbnb Help Center: Funchal Tourist Tax - Visitor summary of Funchal municipal tourist tax amount and cap (EUR 2 per night, max 7 nights).

Diario da Republica: Funchal tourist tax regulation notice - Official publication related to Funchal municipal tourist tax regulation.

SESARAM: Hyperbaric medicine outpatient unit (Madeira) - Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca listing for hyperbaric medicine and contact information.

Gov.pt: 112 emergency number - Portugal guidance for the 112 emergency number.

SANAS Madeira - Maritime rescue service information for Madeira.

Madeira Airport official site - Airport operations, live flights, and travel information.

Porto Santo Line (official) - Official ferry operator site for Madeira to Porto Santo.

Direct Ferries: Funchal to Porto Santo route - Helpful summary of typical sailing duration (around 2h 30m) and frequency.