Madeira: Travel Information
The "Pearl of the Atlantic" — an autonomous region belonging to Portugal.
About Madeira
Madeira is a subtropical archipelago in the North Atlantic, known for dramatic coastal cliffs, terraced vineyards, year-round mild climate, and the laurel forests of its UNESCO-listed natural heritage. Together with the Azores, it is one of two autonomous regions of Portugal — politically and administratively part of Portugal, not an independent country, with its own regional government operating under the Portuguese Constitution.
Because Madeira shares Portugal's national healthcare system, currency, EU membership, and entry requirements, dedicated travel health guidance for Madeira is not maintained separately on this site. Travelers preparing to visit Madeira should use our comprehensive Portugal travel health guide for vaccine recommendations, healthcare access information, and pre-travel planning. For destination highlights, itineraries, and trip planning specific to Madeira, see our dedicated Madeira vacation guide.
Portugal Travel Health Guide
Visit our complete travel health guide for Portugal, covering routine and recommended vaccines, healthcare access, and pre-travel planning that also applies to travelers visiting Madeira.
Madeira Vacation Guide
For destination highlights, things to do, itineraries, and full trip planning specific to Madeira, visit our dedicated vacation guide on FitToTravel.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Status | Autonomous Region belonging to Portugal; full part of the European Union |
| Capital | Funchal |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Euro (€) — same as mainland Portugal |
| Emergency Number | 112 — same as mainland Portugal |
| Healthcare System | Portuguese national healthcare system (Serviço de Saúde da Região Autónoma da Madeira) |
| Typical Access | Direct flights from mainland Portugal, other European cities, and select long-haul routes to Madeira Airport (Funchal) |
