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 £156 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£156
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"We loved our stay at sentido! The only thing to be warned about is the parking situation. There is not much parking available, and most spots you need to pay for parking."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 £271 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£271
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (283 reviews)
"The resort is amazing, super clean. The buffets are excellent, tons of selections, staffs are very friendly. The room was spacious and perfect. We really enjoy are stay, and we will be back."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
The price is £97 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£97
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (496 reviews)
"No wifi other than in reception , and the room was alot different than in the pictures but other than that everything was good ."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 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! (496 reviews)
"No wifi other than in reception , and the room was alot different than in the pictures but other than that everything was good ."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 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
Sea House Madeira - Atlantic Ocean

Sea House Madeira - Atlantic Ocean

garajau Garajau
Stay at this beach holiday home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town Square are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"great place. All is available. Just a pity that the 3 dogs of the neighbors start barking early in the morning."

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Sea House Madeira - Atlantic Ocean
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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
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
Picture 3 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
Nuns Valley Tour

Nuns Valley Tour

£22
per adult
Nuns Valley Tour
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

£30
per adult
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour
Funchal: Nuns Valley Short Stroll with Mountain Surroundings

Funchal: Nuns Valley Short Stroll with Mountain Surroundings

£19
per adult
Funchal: Nuns Valley Short Stroll with Mountain Surroundings
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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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