- A peaceful village, great for those wanting to escape the city
- Wander down to the cliffs of Caniço with their beautiful ocean views
- Catch the bus to Funchal for a day of exploring the city
Caniço is more charming than a chocolate on a pillow. It’s much quieter than Funchal, so if you want to switch off a bit and explore the island – this is the place for you.
There’s a small square where you can have a look around the lovely shops and restaurants. Go a little further down to the coast for the promenade to get sea views and sunny bathing platforms.
Love diving and snorkelling? You’re in the perfect spot…
Walking holidays in Caniço
There’s a huge amount of activities in Madeira so choose what takes your fancy – the Levadas walking trails, boat trips, dolphin watching, festivals, events and lots of lovely local food.
The Levada walking trails have made the island a popular destination for walking. These ancient irrigation channels carry water across Madeira and in turn have created a network of walking trails. These levada trails run across the centre of the island so don't come into the town centre. For the best experience we always recommend walking with a professional guide in Madeira as trails can be complicated to navigate plus we love all the tips and local insights you get from walking with a guide. You can book onto our optional, included guided walks that take place twice a week and you can book up to two per holiday (subject to availability) but if you're wanting to walk some more, take a look at our payable excursions.
Water babies, walk this way
The Garajau Partial Natural Reserve is a marine reserve that was set up to keep underwater life thriving. You’ll be dropping into crystal-clear waters to see giant manta rays and the dusky grouper – among many others.
Pop to the top
The Cristo Rei lookout point never fails to impress – there’s the incredible view but you’ll definitely be getting your phone out for a shot of the dramatic Cristo Rei statue.
Basecamp for exploration
Caniço makes a great base for exploring the island and having somewhere relaxing to come back to. If you get the urge to pick up the pace, you can take a quick trip to Funchal for all the perks of city living – there’s a super reliable bus which makes it easy to get to.
Why book a summer holiday in Caniço with Inghams?
Experience the freedom of flexible walking holidays in Caniço with Inghams. With no fixed itineraries and no moving around each night, you can simply unpack, settle in, and explore at your own pace.
- With 90 years of travel experience, we know how to take the hassle out of your holiday to Caniço
- Flights, transfers, and accommodation are included in every holiday package plus two optional guided walks per holiday.
- We’re with you every step of the way with insider knowledge and tailored support from our Destination Experts over the phone during your holiday
- During your stay you’ll have access to our Digital Resort Guides, which are packed with things to do and useful information for your Caniço holiday
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