Canico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal city with a mountain in the background and a clear blue sea.
A rocky beach with a rocky cliff and a building with umbrellas.
A rocky shoreline with clear blue water, a boat in the distance, and a cliff on the left.
A hiking trail with wooden railings, leading up a hill with houses and a statue at the peak.
A coastal path with a rocky hillside, parked cars, and buildings on the hill.
Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol

4 out of 5
Rua D. Francisco Santana Santa Cruz Madeira
The price is £157 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£157
per night
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great choices for breakfast. Good value stay and brilliant views around the hotel and lots of choices for swimming pools."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Sentido Galosol
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos Santa Cruz
The price is £285 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£285
per night
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
The price is £88 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£88
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (502 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Garajau Madeira Hotel
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Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (502 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Caniço Bay Club

Caniço Bay Club

4 out of 5
Rua D. Francisco Santana Santa Cruz Madeira
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"The room was a little dated but really about what we expected for what we paid and seemed like very good value overall. Albeit small, was nice to have a pool and the facilities in our room allowed us to be self-sufficient as there were stores and car rentals very close by. Great location."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Caniço Bay Club
Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row

Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row

Canico de Baixo Madeira
Stay at this holiday home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Praca do Municipio and Funchal Marina are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
"Sehr hübsche, geräumiges Haus mit einer traumhaften Terrasse und einem atemberaubenden Blick. Es hat an absolut nichts gefehlt, die Ausstattung ist hervorragend und lädt zum Wohlfühlen ein. Besonders das Frühstück auf der Terrasse mit Blick auf den Atlantik war jeden Morgen der perfekte Start in ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Canico attractions

Ponta da Oliveira

9.2/10 (31 reviews)
Find a secluded dive spot in the cove protected by this dramatic rocky bluff or walk along cliff-top paths to take in Atlantic coast views.
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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

£22
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

£59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

£30
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

£38
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour
From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

£29
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour
Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven

Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven

£28
per adult
Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven
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Cities near Canico

A pebble beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a white building with a red roof, and a rocky coastline with houses on a hillside in the background.

Santa Cruz

A densely packed urban area with a mix of colorful buildings, including a prominent white church with a bell tower.

Funchal

A lush garden with various plants and trees, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a mountainous backdrop.

Sao Goncalo

A cable car system winding along a mountainous road with a coastal view.

Garajau

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