Adventure Tours in Funchal

Funchal sits between the Atlantic and Madeira's mountains, so adventure tours here pull in two directions: out to sea and up into the laurisilva. On the water, look for whale and dolphin trips along the south coast, from fast RIB rides to slower ecological catamarans that give you more deck space and time to watch.

When you compare adventure tours in Funchal, decide whether you want salt spray or canyon water. Beginner canyoning sessions drop you into the green ravines above town, abseiling past waterfalls with the gear and a guide who reads the rock. Whale watching leaves straight from the marina, no transfer needed; canyoning includes pickup, since the trailheads sit inland. Half-day formats are the norm, so pair one with a Monte cable car ride or a levada walk.

28 Funchal adventure tours from €30. Small-group and private, half-day with pickup and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.