Ribeira Brava

Travel Guide

A coastal town with a beach, rocky cliffs, and houses with red roofs.
A mountainous landscape with lush greenery and hydrangea flowers in the foreground.
A rocky cliff with traditional stone houses and a clear river.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a beach, and a town.
A mountain road with lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
Flag Hotel Madeira - Ribeira Brava

Flag Hotel Madeira - Ribeira Brava

3 out of 5
Rua Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral, nº 2 A Ribeira Brava Madeira
$87 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$95 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ribeira Brava. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ethnographic Museum of ...
7.6/10 Good! (186 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

Flag Hotel Madeira - Ribeira Brava
Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade Machico Madeira
$243 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$257 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (261 reviews)
"Personnels were amazing but not enough so service was slow."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Hyatt Ziva Madeira
Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
$369 nightly
The price is $389 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$389 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location…I booked for 2 adults and 1 child, but there was no bed / towels etc for the child. The first bed they brought was tiny and had a rather sharp spike sticking out, the second attempt at the child’s bed was better, and eventually we were given towels for the child. We weren’t ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Saccharum Resort
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Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi

Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi

Ribeira Brava Madeira
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Ribeira Brava. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Formosa Beach and Ethnographic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
"Kid friendly pool. Beautiful house."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi
A peaceful, relaxing place with privileged view of the sea.

A peaceful, relaxing place with privileged view of the sea.

Tabua Madeira
Stay at this vacation home in Ribeira Brava. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Ethnographic Museum of Madeira ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at this property. We initially had trouble locating the property, as I had used the 'get directions' link on STAYZ, which does take you to somewhere else (close by, but not quite). However, after contacting Louisa, it turns out there had been a link in one of her previous messages ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

A peaceful, relaxing place with privileged view of the sea.
Fajã dos Padres

Fajã dos Padres

3 out of 5
Estrada Padre António Dinis Henriques 1 Ribeira Brava
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Ribeira Brava. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Formosa Beach and Lido Bathing Complex ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Unique setting, eco-friendly environment, ocean view."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Fajã dos Padres
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Stay near popular Ribeira Brava attractions

Ethnographic Museum of Madeira

8.0/10 (1 review)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ethnographic Museum of Madeira during your travels in Ribeira Brava. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

$30
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Picture 26 for Activity Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal Jeep Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

$78
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour
Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven

Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven

$38
per adult
Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven
Picture 8 for Activity Madeira: Pico do Arieiro Sunset and Optional Dinner & Drinks

Madeira: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option

$51
per adult
Madeira: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option
Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira

Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira

$55
per adult
Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira
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