Madeira · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 workshops worth a day of an island week, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
4-hour Madeira surf lesson with top spots like Porto da Cruz and Machico, plus gear, transport, and coaching for beginners and improvers.
“Brilliant class! Would go again if I was here longer”
Madeira surf lessons for all levels in Porto da Cruz. Small groups, certified instructors, top gear, safety briefing, and photos included.
“I booked this for my daughters (11, 14, 16) and they had a great time. This was their first time surfing and they could not stop talking about how much fun they had.”
Beginner-friendly surfing lessons on Madeira’s north coast, with wetsuit and board rental included. Learn warm-up, take-off, paddling and etiquette.
“Very thankful for our instructor for providing first time surfers support and guidance. Waves were big but overall experience was amazing! Highly recommend!”
Beginner to advanced surfing in Madeira with a small-group, safety-first lesson, full wetsuit gear, and easy meet-up in Machico.
“I enjoyed it very much! The waves were perfect and our guide explained very nicely and with a lot of fun and jokes. I felt safe and well guided at all times I would definitely do it again right away! Thank you very much for this great experience! :-)”
2-hour surf lesson at Porto da Cruz in Madeira, black-sand beginner waves, small groups, certified coaching, gear included.
“Die Aktivität war okay. Leider wurde in der früh die Entscheidung getroffen, vom Strand mit Wellen zum Strand ohne Wellen zu wechseln. Als Begründung wurde die starke Strömung angeführt. Jedoch war hier der Hintergrund, dass es durch die Strömung wohl zu anstrengend gewesen wäre, den Unterricht durchzuführen. Lebensgefährdende Gründe wurden nicht angeführt. Surfen ohne Wellen macht nunmal keinen Spaß.”
A 4-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson in Madeira with pickup from Funchal, small groups, and coaching for Atlantic wave riding.
“My boyfriend really liked it. But I couldn't even go in, there were big waves, and I was covered with waves every time, and I was a little scared😅 Although at the beginning I wasn't afraid at all, and my boyfriend was afraid to go in😂 But everything was fine, and there were good instructors😊”
Learn to roll, fill, and bake Pastel de Nata in Madeira, guided by a chef, for $81 in a small group with drinks.
“Absolutely amazing, everyone involved were so helpful, couldn’t fault the whole experience!!”
Hands-on Bolo do Caco class in Madeira with Tonia’s family, hot-stone baking, and a table of garlic butter, cheese, and chouriço.
“Please do yourself a favor and book this while you're in Madeira! Tonia & her aunt are so kind and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them and learning about Madeiran culture and the art of making Bolo do Caco. Thanks for a great experience!”
3-hour Madeira surf initiation for up to 6, English guide, board and suit, insurance and photos included, 2 hours on the water.
“I had an amazing 2 lessons with Filipe! He was super helpful, lots of tips and I felt like I learnt a lot! It is a beautiful location and the surfing was so fun! I will be back forsure!”
2-hour Madeira surf lesson with dry-land technique training, safety briefing, and waves matched to your level, with gear and photos included.
“Surfing among the waves of Atlantic Ocean is an amazing experience. All the people of the staff are very kind, professional and helpful.”
E-foil lesson at Calheta Beach, Madeira with full safety gear and coaching for a quiet, electric hydrofoil ride.
“My son and I did the efoil with Rodrigo and Martha while on vacation in Madeira. We had a great time. I highly recommend their services. The instructions were very helpful and they also took photos and videos of us during the session. If we make it back to Madeira I will definitely take another lesson with them.”
Pole dance class in Madeira teaches from zero in a cozy Funchal studio, 1 hour, English, small groups, mobile ticket.
“It's an amazing space. Where I can practice what I like to do the most. The hostesses are very attentive, responsible and professional. It is a space in which I relax and explore and hone my skills. I'm just happy when I'm in Creative Act Madeira. I love it.”
Funchal bar hopping in 3 hours, with artisanal beer, white wine, ginjinha, Nikita cocktail, Madeira wine, and a poncha workshop.
“Meerdere lokale drankjes gehad. Leuke plekjes. Bij elk drankje uitleg over dat drankje wat het ook leuker is.”
2-hour Madeira surf lesson for all levels with small groups, wetsuit and boards included, and coaching capped at 6 people.
“The instructor was so nice!! He helped everyone catch waves. I had a wonderful time :))”
2-hour small-group surf lesson in Madeira near Alagoa Beach, coached in English or Spanish. Gear, insurance, and photos included.
Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.
