EXPLORE MADEIRA WITH US
WE KNOW MORE THAN JUST THE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
WE HAVE KNOWN MADEIRA FOR OVER 30 YEARS.
Anyone looking to buy property in Madeira isn't just choosing a house or an apartment. They're choosing a place. A setting. And perhaps a new life. That's why, for us, knowledge of Madeira is just as essential to good real estate advice as knowledge of the property market.
STEEP VOLCANIC ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ATLANTIC
Madeira lies roughly 1,000 kilometers southwest of mainland Portugal, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and surprises visitors with a remarkable diversity of landscapes in a relatively small area: Steep coastlines and spectacular mountain scenery, lush subtropical vegetation, waterfalls, natural sea pools, and ever-present views of the Atlantic Ocean characterize the island. The Laurissilva, Madeira's millennia-old laurel forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plays a particularly important role. In addition, there are the famous levadas, which crisscross large parts of the island and now provide access to some of Madeira's most impressive hiking trails. The year-round mild climate , the natural beauty, and the diverse landscapes make Madeira not only a special travel destination. For many, a first visit eventually leads to the desire to stay longer.
We want to show you the island as we know and love it ourselves – with its diverse regions and landscapes, its special places, restaurants and hikes, and the many small discoveries away from the well-known sights.
That's exactly how our own digital travel guide came about:
MADEIRA
DISCOVER THE PEARL OF THE ATLANTIC – INDIVIDUAL & AUTHENTIC
Our digital Madeira travel guide with 90 pages of personal recommendations, favorite places and insider tips.
#ISLANDLOVE
WHY DOES A PROPERTY CONSULTANCY CREATE A TRAVEL GUIDE?
Quite simply: because we see Madeira as much more than a property market.
We know the island as a place to live.Some members of our team grew up here, others have come to know Madeira over many years, while others made the decision to move to the island and make it their home and place of work. IMMOMADEIRA founder Michael Otto arrived in Madeira more than 30 years ago – and decided to stay. These different personal experiences have created a shared connection with the island. And it is precisely this first-hand knowledge and personal understanding of Madeira that we want to share with you.
TO FIND THE RIGHT PLACE IN MADEIRA, YOU NEED TO REALLY KNOW THE ISLAND.
Funchal or perhaps Ponta do Sol? The lively city centre or a peaceful spot by the sea? The sunny south-west, the lush green interior or the spectacular north coast? If you only know Madeira through property portals, all you see are square metres, asking prices, photographs and perhaps a sea view. But the ideal location in Madeira is not the same for everyone. Someone planning to live in Madeira permanently will have different requirements from someone looking for a holiday home. An investment property calls for a different set of considerations. And anyone planning to relocate to Madeira will also want to know about infrastructure, shopping facilities, restaurants, leisure activities and access to Funchal and the airport. That is why our extensive knowledge of the island is an integral part of our property consultancy. We don’t just want to find a property that suits you. We also want to find the place in Madeira that suits you.
OUR MADEIRA – SHARED WITH YOU
90 PAGES OF PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND INSIDER TIPS
Our digital Madeira travel guide is not intended to be a comprehensive tourist encyclopaedia of the island. Quite deliberately so. Instead, we have brought together the things we personally love most about Madeira: our favourite places, experiences and highlights. We take you along on our favourite island tours and walking routes, introduce you to special places for a stroll and spectacular viewpoints, recommend restaurants we genuinely enjoy visiting ourselves, and reveal our favourite beaches, beach bars and outdoor activities. You will also find personal rankings, book recommendations, useful links and plenty of further inspiration for your time on the island. Whether you are visiting Madeira for the first time, planning a workation, looking to buy a holiday home in Madeira or considering making the island your permanent home: Our guide is designed to help you do more than simply visit Madeira. It is an invitation to really get to know the island.
MADEIRA, AS WE KNOW AND LOVE IT.
Personal. Individual. Authentic.
90 pages filled with our favourite places, island tours, restaurants, walking trails and personal insider tips for Madeira.
HIGHLIGHTS
OUR VERY PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS IN BRIEF
HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING
Madeira is a quiet and safe oasis, far away from Mediterranean mass tourism and with stable political conditions. And now the TOP destination for emigrants who want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the problems in their country.
Madeira is also a tax haven: if you register your primary residence in Madeira, for example, this offers you many tax advantages.
GOLF
Madeira is the mecca for golfers:
Three courses with fantastic views of the sea, the capital and bay of Funchal and the mountains, playable all year round: Palheiro Golf (on a cliff high above Funchal),Santo da Serra Golf Club (700m high in the mountains) and Porto Santo Golf (on the neighboring island).
And best of all: Michael Otto ran one of the three clubs and would be happy to play a round with you.
HIKING & NATURE
Among the many opportunities for outdoor activities in Madeira, such as canyoning, para-gliding and surfing, hiking is still the undisputed number one.
Whether you take a tour along the levadas, cross the central massif or explore the jungle (UNESCO World Heritage Site Laurisilva), you will encounter breathtaking nature in different climatic zones everywhere.
CULINARY
In addition to gourmet temples, you will find typical Madeiran cuisine all over the island: Bolo de Caco, Lapas, Espetada, Espada and Milho frito are served here. Try the national drink made from sugar cane schnapps, honey and orange juice in the poncha bars. Convince yourself of the varied and exotic range of fruit and vegetables in the market hall Mercado do Lavradores and taste the Madeira wine at Blandys, both in Funchal.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Whether you want to do a Panchakarma cure in Portugal's only Ayurveda clinic, have a wellness day, book a treatment after a day of outdoor sports, complete a yoga retreat or do yoga outdoors - on Madeira you will find luxury SPAs, gyms, top stylists, yoga studios, Ashoka Ayurveda and many other facilities for your health and beauty, where you can detoxify, recharge your batteries and feel beautiful.
VIPS & CULTURE
Even Empress Sissi and Winston Churchill appreciated Madeira as an oasis of relaxation. You can not only follow in their footsteps in Madeira, but also visit the facilities of the two currently most famous children on the island during a walk at the port of Funchal: the CR7 Museum with its statue in front - Cristiano Ronaldo in bronze is one of the most popular photo motifs in Madeira - and the Design Center by Nini Andrade Silva.
TRADITION & EVENTS
Every year people from all over the world travel to Madeira to marvel at the lavish illuminations and decorations at Christmas, the unique New Year's fireworks and the traditional processions at the Flower Festival and Carnival.
You can explore Madeira's history and the cultural characteristics of the island on a walk through the old town of Funchal, the Zona Velha.
PORTO SANTO
The neighboring island of Porto Santo, which belongs to Madeira, impresses with its kilometer-long sandy beach, which slopes gently and is therefore particularly suitable for children. Caribbean flair included, because here the Atlantic is turquoise and shows its tame side.
A liner commutes daily between Funchal and Porto Santo and the neighboring island can also be reached by planeen.
EMIGRATION - WHY MADEIRA
13 reasons why Madeira is unique and a paradise for Emigrants, digital nomads
and for those seeking peace and quiet of all ages & tips on the topic of "Emigrating to Madeira"
HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING
CULTURAL & CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS
MILD CLIMATE ALL YEAR ROUND
BREATHTAKING NATURE
SUSTAINABILITY
SECURITY
FRIENDLINESS
GOOD ACCESSIBILITY
VERY GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS, FAST INTERNET
VARIETY OF LEISURE OPTIONS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
EXCELLENT INFRASTRUCTURE & MEDICAL CARE
SECLUSION AND VIBRANT CAPITAL LIFE CLOSE TO EACH OTHER
LARGE SELECTION OF REAL ESTATE AT CURRENTLY AFFORDABLE PRICES
Read our detailed article on these topics
What makes Madeira so unique?
What do I need to consider if I want to emigrate to Madeira?
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S EVE IN MADEIRA
Soon it will begin again, the most festive time of the year on the flower island . Here, celebrations are particularly extensive: colorful lights at the harbor, lavish Christmas markets, music events, the world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks, and much more – December is one of the most popular months for tourists, locals, and expats.
YOUR GUIDE THROUGH THE FESTIVE SEASON IN MADEIRA
Because Christmas and New Year's Eve are among our favorite holidays in Madeira , we have compiled our personal highlights for you and supplemented them with tips and recipes for culinary classics :