Funchal · WORKSHOPS
The 14 best workshops you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it actually suits. The one at the top is there on merit; start with it.
Half-day surf lesson on Madeira’s Atlantic coast, with gear and transport, taught by pros at Porto da Cruz and Machico.
“The guys were great, they gave us the basics of surfing and by the end of the lesson we were all able to stand on the board. It was my first time surfing, so I was a bit scared, but I never felt in danger. After this experience, I want to continue taking surfing lessons. Highly recommended!”
Learn to surf in Madeira with a max 5-person class, 2 hours in the water, top equipment, and a federation-certified team. 3 hours total.
“Jonathan was a great instructor. He provided a great insight before going and explained it very well. In the water him and Milton were really patient and pointed out how do to better. All in all a great experience!”
Learn to surf on Madeira’s north coast with small waves, included wetsuit and board, and hands-on coaching in English for beginners.
“Very thankful for our instructor for providing first time surfers support and guidance. Waves were big but overall experience was amazing! Highly recommend!”
Two-hour small-group Madeira surf lesson. Board, wetsuit, leash and insurance included, coached in English for all levels.
“Great experience! You’ll be catching waves on your first lesson. Highly recommend for beginners like me.”
Madeira beginner surf lesson in Porto da Cruz at Praia da Alagoa. Certified coaching, small groups, black-sand beaches, 2 hours with gear.
“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.”
4-hour surf lesson in Madeira with pickup in Funchal, small groups, multilingual instructors, and 1.5 to 2 hours on Atlantic waves.
“My 2 children and I had the time of our lives. All 3 guides in the water with us were so helpful and encouraging. We all managed to stand with their help and guidance and they all seemed so genuine and invested in our enjoyment and success. I couldn't recommend this activity highly enough.”
Hands-on bolo do caco class in Madeira with Tonia and her family, kneading dough and baking on a hot stone in English.
“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!”
Madeira surf initiation with Calhau Surf School. 3 hours, small groups up to 6, gear and insurance included, English-speaking guides.
“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.”
E-foil lesson at Calheta Beach, Madeira with Sea4FunMadeira. Gear included, English instruction, and coaching to start gliding fast.
“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.”
Learn pole, burlesque, or aerial silk in Madeira at Creative Act Madeira, from zero to confidence, in a small group with English instruction.
“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 tour with Nikita cocktail, ginja in chocolate, Madeira wine tastings, 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 Madeira’s Calheta Beach with Sea4FunMadeira. English and French help, safety gear provided, 1 hour.
“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 .”
Learn the Madeira E-foil in Calheta for 1 hour. Full equipment included, small group coaching, and remote-controlled electric hydrofoil fun.
“The e-foul lesson was superb. Communications were excellent right from the initial booking, and clear instruction provided on the day for the meeting point. The activity was absolutely fantastic, even in the worse possible conditions for it, our instructor was patient and helpful and very encouraging. Would highly recommend this activity”
Madeira half-day Poncha tour in Camacha: viewpoint tasting, bar hop, and a hands-on class to mix your own Poncha, plus snacks.
“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.”
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