| I have one uncommitted day during a stay in Funchal and am wondering whether a day trip to Porto Santo would feel worthwhile without turning into a transport exercise. I have not booked the ferry yet, so I can compare the current timetable with the forecast before deciding. The amount of time between arrival and departure is my main concern, once the journey to the port and boarding time are included. A relaxed walk and lunch would be plenty for me, rather than attempting a full sightseeing circuit in a few hours. I would verify the sailings directly before making a reservation, and I would also look at any weather or service notice close to the date. While looking for current island reports I found madeira island news though an article cannot replace a live ferry notice. Would you book only when the forecast is clearer? I can spend the day on Madeira instead if the crossing looks uncertain or the time ashore is too short. The late journey back matters to me as much as the outbound one, including how easily someone without a car can get back to central Funchal. I would welcome a recent example of how the day worked in practice. |