Driving in Madeira – What are the roads like?

Driving in Madeira can be loads of fun for us driving enthusiasts.

The windy scenic roads, the views and maybe even the challenging uphill climbs can be an exciting adventure for some but for others can very quickly turn into a nightmare. Driving in Madeira is no simple task and when considering how you’ll be seeing the island, ask yourself this question, Do I consider myself a good enough driver to take on the challenge?

Typically, you’ll find 3 different types of roads in Madeira. Super comfortable highways and expressways, windy uphill “double lane” roads and narrow, steep and possibly scary roads. If it looks as if it’s too scary for you, best you turn around and find a new route, it could get a whole lot worse!