The Madeira Archipelago has four harbours that can cater to small, medium-sized or large vessels.
The ports in the capital, Funchal and Porto Moniz and Seixal on the north coast of Madeira and the one on neighbouring Porto Santo are all surrounded by delightful scenery.

Port of Funchal
The Port of Funchal is a 15-minute walk from the city centre. It lies in a magnificent bay nestling between the blue of the sea and green of the mountains.
For many years, until the Second World War, Madeira was a stopping point for the great ocean-going liners, thanks to its strategic mid-Atlantic location. It was an important port of call for the routes between Europe and Africa and America. Many cruise ships call at Funchal today.
Some of the features of Madeira that have contributed to its success in the cruise market are its strong tourist tradition, based on peace and safety, the support services for visitors, and its friendly inhabitants. No less important are geographical factors like environment, climate and location.
The region’s ports are on the cruise circuits between Madeira, the Canary islands and North Africa. There are also some routes operating from the western Mediterranean or the Atlantic coast of Europe, including Lisbon.
Funchal is also an important port of call for annual trans-Atlantic repositioning voyages by ships transferring from America to Europe, and vice-versa.

Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz is on the north coast of Madeira. It has a pleasant sea front, which has further enhanced this area was already so popular with tourists thanks to its natural swimming pools.
Porto Moniz harbour is protected by a 120-metre breakwater and also has a heliport, which can be used not only for tourist purposes but also for emergencies requiring immediate air transport.

Seixal
This small northern town has a small harbour with docking facilities for fishing boats and other small vessels. The Seixal Yacht Club will later be built here to encourage a number of nautical activities.

Machico
A small harbour has been built in the bay of Machico, on Madeira’s east coast. It can take small and medium size vessels.
Nearby is a pleasant promenade with a number of leisure and recreational facilities.

Caniçal Commercial Port
This port is located on the east coast of Madeira and will soon be the main facility for commercial cargo arriving in or leaving Madeira. It has a container dock and a 400-metre quay with moorings for three container ships at the same time and another, 271-metre quay for grain vessels and RO/RO ships.

Porto Santo
The island of Porto Santo is about 40 miles from Madeira and has a harbour near the marina suitable for different types of vessels.
Make the most of your stay and get to know the tranquillity of this charming island, well-known for its reliable weather its warm, crystalline sea, its beaches of fine golden sand and its peace and quiet.

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