Ready for an education in local botany? Madeira Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pregetter's Orchid Garden, just a short walk away.
During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can do some window-shopping at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Check out reviews of Madeira Region hotels guests love
Saccharum Resort
10/10 Excellent
"Loved! Hotel was amazing! Staff were fantastic. We ate at hotel restaurant on the roof top, and the food was fantastic as well. Highly recommend this hotel!"
"Immaculate, peaceful with welcoming and helpful staff. Our room had a great view and I liked the design of the hotel so it was a lovely place to be, and cleverly placed at the side of a bay and also easily and quickly accessible by car.
Big thank you to everyone for making our stay so lovely"
