Title: Visit Ilha: 2026 Travel Guide for Ilha, Santana | Expedia.com [Hotels in Ilha](https://expedia.com/Ilha-Hotels.d553248635075531828.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ilha](https://expedia.com/Ilha-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635075531828.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Ilha](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ilha.d553248635075531828.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ilha Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ilha.d553248635075531828.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ilha ## Travel Guide ![What else than a colourful outfit to hike through the intensely green Caldeirão Verde? #Green #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025848/afbec7b8-e951-458e-8885-bb1cf69697fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![What else than a colourful outfit to hike through the intensely green Caldeirão Verde? #Green #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025848/afbec7b8-e951-458e-8885-bb1cf69697fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santana - Madeira Island 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016 🏖 World's Leading Island Destination 2015 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635075531828/93b0103e-453c-4a90-91d3-de2f753e06b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santana - Madeira Island 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016 🏖 World's Leading Island Destination 2015 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025848/670e5d49-5a3f-44d4-82b2-f02256b14cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Let's follow the water flowing through Madeira along the intense green vegetation decorating the levadas of the Gorges of Inferno #River #Green #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635075531828/8bdcccb7-362d-4297-9347-9a2ebb65ac33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ilha Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635075531828) - Ilha Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ilha ![Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32090000/32089500/32089418/w3837h2557x3y3-bd61fc7a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature Avenida do Infante, 25 Funchal $363 nightly $382 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews) Brilliant staff and lovely large rooms Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F4%2F2026&endDate=3%2F5%2F2026&selected=32089418&PinnedHotelID=32089418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635075531828) ![The Editory Ocean Way Funchal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112820000/112816400/112816350/2fa0b05e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Editory Ocean Way Funchal 15 Rua do Vale da Ajuda Funchal $175 nightly $187 total Mar 7 - Mar 8 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and Ponta ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews) The service, the room and everything was just perfect, i do recommend and will go back. Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026&selected=112816350&PinnedHotelID=112816350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635075531828) ![ Saccharum Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10230000/10225100/10225046/4642865c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Saccharum Resort Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $204 nightly $217 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews) Beautiful spot. Really beautifully designed hotel tucked in a corner with lovely views out to the ocean. Amenities were all modern and top quality. The food was fine. Our room was very nice, but the comments about no privacy around the bathroom area are very true. The service was generally very good, ... Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=10225046&PinnedHotelID=10225046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635075531828) [See all 5,345 properties in Ilha](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026®ionId=553248635075531828) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Village Cabo Girao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5020000/5019900/5019835/49e69bd1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Cabo Girao Rua 1º de Julho, nº 2 Camara de Lobos Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Camara de Lobos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (223 reviews) Lovely location, views, great facilities, friendly staff. Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Camara-De-Lobos-Hotels-Village-Cabo-Girao.h5019835.Hotel-Information) ![Dom Pedro Garajau](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/340000/330400/330327/e349dfc6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dom Pedro Garajau Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ... 7.4/10 Good! (481 reviews) The kitchen appliances did not work and there was no air conditioning in the room. The staff were friendly and the room service left the space very neat and tidy. Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Dom-Pedro-Garajau.h330327.Hotel-Information) ![Florasol Residence Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1141400/1141395/f97d7aa2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Florasol Residence Hotel Estrada Monumental 306 Funchal Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (215 reviews) We had a pleasant stay at the Florasol. It is nothing fancy, but the location is excellent (all services are within walking distance), the view from our room was nice, the room itself was clean and the housekeeping staff was friendly and efficient. Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Hotels-Florasol-Residence-Hotel.h1141395.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ilha](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635075531828&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ilha hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075531828&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[Feb 28 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075531828&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075531828&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02)[Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075531828&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075531828&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075531828&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![This was taken on my way to the highest peak in Madeira, a beautiful little Portuguese isalnd near the African coast. I met the most friendliest people here on this isalnd. Madeira is so small that you do not need 1 month to go and see everything there is and elderly people speak very good English too ! #madeira #outdoor #nature #hiking ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081831/fd1d7d13-d9ef-473d-967d-b137f70e390f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pico Ruivo Explore the great outdoors at Pico Ruivo, a lovely green space in Faial. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Pico-Ruivo-Santana.d6081831.Vacation-Attraction) ![Trout farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474432/70d50bf5-cb9f-45b0-9b22-91c7ba736e88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ribeiro Frio Natural Park Ribeiro Frio Natural Park is just one of the places to see in Santana, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.com/Ribeiro-Frio-Natural-Park-Santana.d689569628178591744.Vacation-Attraction) #### PR11 Vereda dos Balcões You can take time to visit PR11 Vereda dos Balcões during your travels to Ribeiro Frio. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/PR11-Vereda-Dos-Balcoes-Santana.d553248634315584227.Vacation-Attraction) #### Parque Florestal das Queimadas 4/5(1 review) Parque Florestal das Queimadas is just one of the places to see in Santana, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Parque-Florestal-Das-Queimadas-Santana.d553248634316034215.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pico Das Pedras You can take time to visit Pico Das Pedras during your travels to Santana. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Pico-Das-Pedras-Santana.d553248634315727380.Vacation-Attraction) #### Madeira Theme Park Enjoy a fun-filled day at Madeira Theme Park during your trip to Santana. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Madeira-Theme-Park-Santana.d6081839.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172154/1c0026b2-71cc-4827-a418-68732860a6de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras $29 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-funchal-madeira-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a172154.activity-details) ![Funchal: RIB Whale Watching Cruise and Optional Dolphin Swim](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48488035/413c8646-d2a4-4210-a3f0-bccc60166b6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Funchal: RIB Whale Watching Cruise and Optional Dolphin Swim $61 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-rib-whale-watching-cruise-and-optional-dolphin-swim.a48488035.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Madeira: Half-Day Pico Arieiro Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4766169/4ef7c5c5-e77a-48fb-9a13-228ad500ea19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour $53 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-pico-areeiro-jeep-tour.a4766169.activity-details) ![Picture 3 for Activity Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758317/e88f05ec-7730-4606-bf7d-a0ce0b8a233c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour $73 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-skywalk.a4758317.activity-details) ![Picture 2 for Activity Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48313931/9d30ca6a-1e93-4b7d-bf9c-b58c3a5d696b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer $40 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/caldeirao-verde-levada-caldeirao-verde-hiking-transfer.a48313931.activity-details) ![Boss's Well - Nuns Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2786824/9ae0917d-3242-444b-b186-478297557358.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nuns Valley Tour $29 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nuns-valley-tour.a2786824.activity-details) [See all activities in Ilha](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Ilha.d553248635075531828.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ilha ![Camara de Lobos which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603147/694cb574-32b5-440a-b437-1b4d5161ca90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Camara de Lobos ![Madeira, Santana, traditional thatched house, elevated view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025848/f2cf11da-497e-48f4-add1-9765755f459a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santana ![Sao Vicente which includes a small town or village, street scenes and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047040/1cd4f4a5-f36b-4802-a5e0-65ea84735986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Vicente ![Boaventura - Madeira Island 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016 🏖 World's Leading Island Destination 2015 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048038/129445a9-0e9d-44a3-b754-e979026a91a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Boaventura - Cities near Ilha - Places of interest [Camara de Lobos](https://expedia.com/Camara-De-Lobos.dx603147)[Santana](https://expedia.com/Santana.dx6025848)[São Vicente](https://expedia.com/Sao-Vicente.dx6047040)[Boaventura](https://expedia.com/Boaventura.dx6048038)[Jogo da Bola](https://expedia.com/Jogo-Da-Bola.dx553248635975868926)[Curral das Freiras](https://expedia.com/Curral-Das-Freiras.dx553248635976095249)[Faial](https://expedia.com/Faial.dx553248635976474429) - [Funchal Marina ](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Marina-Funchal.d6081807.Vacation-Attraction) - [Funchal Farmers Market ](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Farmers-Market-Old-Town-Funchal.d6158322.Vacation-Attraction) - [Porto Moniz Natural Pools ](https://expedia.com/Porto-Moniz-Natural-Pools-Porto-Moniz.d6081841.Vacation-Attraction) - [Madeira Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.com/Madeira-Botanical-Garden-Funchal.d6081821.Vacation-Attraction) - [CR7 Museum ](https://expedia.com/CR7-Museum-Funchal.d553248621562514801.Vacation-Attraction) - [Seixal Beach ](https://expedia.com/Seixal-Beach-Madeira-Island.d553248635188846851.Vacation-Attraction) - [Town Square ](https://expedia.com/Town-Square-Funchal.d6081819.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lido Bathing Complex ](https://expedia.com/Lido-Bathing-Complex-Funchal.d3000662102.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ponta Do Sol Beach ](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Do-Sol-Beach-Madeira-Island.d6267526.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cabo Girao ](https://expedia.com/Cabo-Girao-Camara-de-Lobos.d6081817.Vacation-Attraction) - [Madeira Casino ](https://expedia.com/Madeira-Casino-Funchal.d6126386.Vacation-Attraction) - [Madeira Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Madeira-Stadium-Funchal.d6081811.Vacation-Attraction) - [Madeira Congress Center ](https://expedia.com/Madeira-Congress-Center-Funchal.d6158356.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pico do Ariero ](https://expedia.com/Pico-Do-Ariero-Camara-de-Lobos.d6081823.Vacation-Attraction) - [Monte Palace Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Monte-Palace-Gardens-Funchal.d6081827.Vacation-Attraction) - [Centro Comercial Forum Madeira ](https://expedia.com/Centro-Comercial-Forum-Madeira-Funchal.d553248621557918430.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palmeiras Beach ](https://expedia.com/Palmeiras-Beach-Madeira-Island.d6081815.Vacation-Attraction) - [Funchal-Monte Teleferico ](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Monte-Teleferico-Old-Town-Funchal.d6171669.Vacation-Attraction) - [Reis Magos Beach ](https://expedia.com/Reis-Magos-Beach-Madeira-Island.d6156405.Vacation-Attraction) - [Formosa Beach ](https://expedia.com/Formosa-Beach-Funchal.d6081813.Vacation-Attraction) - [Machico Beach ](https://expedia.com/Machico-Beach-Machico.d633631306442006528.Vacation-Attraction) - [Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center ](https://expedia.com/Caves-Of-Sao-Vicente-And-Volcanism-Center-Sao-Vicente.d6081829.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pico Ruivo ](https://expedia.com/Pico-Ruivo-Santana.d6081831.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palheiro Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Palheiro-Gardens-Funchal.d6081843.Vacation-Attraction) - [Funchal Town Hall ](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Town-Hall-Funchal.d553248635976174249.Vacation-Attraction) - [Funchal Municipal Garden ](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Municipal-Garden-Funchal.d553248625259842830.Vacation-Attraction) - [Avenida do Mar ](https://expedia.com/Avenida-Do-Mar-Funchal.d6158478.Vacation-Attraction) - [Paul do Mar Beach ](https://expedia.com/Paul-Do-Mar-Beach-Madeira-Island.d6268358.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lava Pools ](https://expedia.com/Lava-Pools-Porto-Moniz.d553248621532486756.Vacation-Attraction) - [Funchal Cable Car - Monte Station ](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Cable-Car-Monte-Station-Funchal.d553248634804409980.Vacation-Attraction) - [Funchal Tourist Office ](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Tourist-Office-Funchal.d553248621562514807.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palheiro Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Palheiro-Golf-Club-Funchal.d6156409.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - 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