Madeira · WORKSHOPS
16 reviewed
Of the 16 craft workshops covered on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the detail that separates them are all below, so five minutes here saves an evening of comparing tabs.
A 4-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson in Madeira’s Atlantic, with gear and transport included, taught by expert instructors at top beaches.
“Great communication for the pick up and everything on time as promised. Our surf coach was very attentive, patient and fun. Will definitely come back next time ! :)”
Madeira surf lesson in Porto da Cruz for all levels, small groups up to 5, certified instructors, included gear, and photos in 3 hours.
“It was an amazing experience for all of us. Our instructor was grate. We had a lot of fun. If you want to try surfing its a perfect opportunity!”
Learn to surf on Madeira’s north coast in a small group, with wetsuit and board included. Get safety tips and wave basics in 2 hours.
“Overall experience is great. Either you are a beginner or you already surf many times, the team is really good and helps you improving. We had a very good time !”
Madeira surfing lesson with Aroundfreedom Surf School, small groups up to 8, gear and wetsuit included, beginner friendly and flexible spots.
“Great experience! Fantastic location of the school. Our son had absolutely amazing time and enjoyed his lesson”
2-hour beginner surf lesson in Porto da Cruz, Madeira. Small groups, black-sand beaches, gear and certified coaching for $76.
“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.”
Madeira surf lesson with pickup from Funchal, small groups up to 5, English coaching, and 1.5 to 2 hours in the Atlantic waves.
“Amazing experience, loved every minute of it. The guides were great and super helpful, especially if you're a first-timer like me. Would definitively book it again! 😎”
A small-group Madeira surf initiation with gear, insurance, and a real 2-hour coaching session, adapting to tide and your level.
“It was my first experience with surfing. I highly recommend it — the instructors help with everything, explain things clearly, and stay with you in the water for the full two hours. A great experience.”
Hands-on Bolo do Caco class in Madeira with Tonia and her aunt. Knead, shape, bake on a hot stone, then eat garlic butter 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!”
Make Madeira’s traditional bolo do caco in a family home, bake it in a wood-fired oven, and feast on garlic butter, cheese, chouriço, fruit.
“We had an amazing time! It was so much fun cooking, chatting, and trying local fruits.”
E-foil lesson at Calheta Beach in Madeira. Learn on an electric hydrofoil with safety gear, English instruction, and Atlantic views.
“I am very pleased that I was able to ride the e foil in the Atlantic Ocean and the weather was good. The ocean was not very rough. It was very educational.”
1-hour beginner pole dance class in Funchal, Madeira. Friendly teachers, body-positive vibe, small groups, mobile ticket, English.
“I went to an exotic pole dance class and a burlesque class. As a Benniger, both classes were accessible. The exotic pole dance class was so fun, the instructor taught a couple of positions and movements while integrating them into a choreography. The burlesque class was also pretty fun, and I felt very comfortable. The space is charming and has character. Both instructors were polite and seemed pretty knowledgeable. Would 100% recomend.”
A 2-hour Madeira surf lesson with small groups, wetsuits, boards, and close coaching, plus Atlantic views and a focus on first-wave confidence.
“The instructor was so nice!! He helped everyone catch waves. I had a wonderful time :))”
Sip your way through Funchal with six bar stops, Madeira wine tastings, ginjinha, Nikita cocktail, and a Poncha workshop. 3 hours.
“The tour guide was very helpful, friendly and open. However, according to the title of the activity, we were really expecting a workshop where we could make our own poncha. However, this was not the case. The activity was a bar tour where we tasted the drinks listed in the description. We had booked the tour mainly because of the workshop and were then disappointed as this part did not take place. For the bar tour alone, I don't think the price-performance ratio is justified and the title of the activity is misleading.Read more”
A private stand up paddle lesson on Calheta Beach in Madeira, with safety-focused coaching, English support, and all materials provided.
“It was so great ! Thanks to Rodrigo who gave me the best advices and helped me to trust myself. He can speak French, English as well and I appreciated that. It was so special for me because I’ll keep on practicing for sure ! Merci encore Rodrigo .”
Taste Madeira’s traditional poncha in Camacha, learn to mix your own Poncha Regional, and enjoy sea-view stops plus local bars for $82.
“leuke gids, verassende bars, bijzondere hapjes, de bar waar je zelf poncha maakt is veruit de leukste van de avond. een geweldig leuke eigenaar. Je komt op plekken waar je zelf echt nooit, maar dan ook nooit terrecht zou komen.”
