Campsites in Madeira

There are only two campsites in Madeira that have all the usual amenities.

Porto Moniz

First, there is the campsite in the Municipality of Porto Moniz, located along the coast at Ribeira da Janela. It occupies the land next to the mouth of the river that flows from its source in the Paul da Serra. It has the capacity to provide tent plots for just over 100 people.

Link: Ribeira da Janela Campsite

Porto Santo

Second, there is a much larger campsite on the island of Porto Santo. This campsite occupies a fenced area behind the Praia de Fontinha, alongside the Torre Praia Hotel. It has the capacity to take around 800 guests and is within walking distance of Vila Baleira, Porto Santo's main city.

Link: Porto Santo Campsite

Other Suggested Camping Locations

Elsewhere on Madeira, there are 18 other locations that have been designated as suitable for pitching a tent.

These areas are basic - often only comprising of a level patch of grass. Do not expect toilets, washrooms, electricity points or even a tap for fresh water.

If you erect a tent anywhere else on Madeira, you are liable to be in contravention of local laws.

Much of Madeira is either part of an ecological protected area or else a nature reserve. Human habitation and activities are strictly limited within these areas. Please respect the environment and only camp in designated areas.

Sites where you may camp in Madeira
	Site	Municipality	Parish	Location
1	BICA DA CANA	Ponta do Sol	Ponta do Sol	Estanquinhos
2	BOCA DAS VOLTAS	Santana	São Jorge	Cascalho
3	CARAMUJO	São Vicente	São Vicente	Encumeada
4	CARREIRAS	Santa Cruz	Camacha	Poiso
5	CHÃO DAS CRUZES	Machico	Porto da Cruz	Poiso
6	CHÃO DAS FEITEIRAS	Machico	Porto da Cruz	Poiso
7	CHÃO DO PASTO	Santa Cruz	Santo da Serra	Casa Velha
8	CHÃO DOS LOUROS	São Vicente	São Vicente	Encumeada
9	ESTANQUINHOS	Ponta do Sol	Ponta do Sol	Estanquinhos
10	FANAL	Porto Moniz	Porto Moniz	Fanal
11	FONTE DO BISPO	Calheta	Fajã da Ovelha	Prazeres
12	LAGEADO	Ponta do Sol	Ponta do Sol	Cova Grande
13	PICO DAS PEDRAS	Santana	Santana	Pico das Pedras
14	POISO	Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	Poiso
15	PORTO MONIZ	Porto Moniz	Porto Moniz	Ribeira da Janela
16	PORTO SANTO	Porto Santo	Porto Santo	Vila Baleira
17	RABAÇAL	Calheta	Calheta	Prazeres
18	RIBEIRA DO ALECRIM	Calheta	Calheta	Prazeres
19	RIBEIRO FRIO	São Roque do Faial	Santana	Ribeiro Frio
20	TERREIROS	Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	Poiso
(Details correct at May 2011)

 

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