Where does the water come from in Madeira?

Madeira Islands drinking tap water comes from underground springs in the mountains and always has a constant supply due to the high mountains where there's enough rain throughout the year. Even though at sea level it rarely rains and its always summer all year round.



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ELECTRICITY AND WATER The electric current in the archipelago is 220 volts. There is plenty of water in Madeira and it is all drinkable and of excellent quality.

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Our guide was quick to tell us, when we stopped for a fresh sip from the wall, that water on the floor (in the levadas) is not for drinking, but water from the walls is perfectly fine. It makes sense! The aqueducts are used to fuel the homes and farms of the people of the island.

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Madeira Island is actually home to over 25 miles of secret tunnels built into the cliffs and mountains. Said to be constructed in the 16th century right through until construction ended in the 1940s, they were built to help maintain the hundreds of miles of aqueducts across the island.

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The favorable climate of the island also contributed to the land thrive, and wheat production has become one of the greatest wealth of the island. This cereal was exported on a large scale for the Portuguese possessions on the African coast, giving thus the first cycle of Madeira economic history.

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Lying over 500 kilometers from the African coast, Madeira – about half the size of Hertfordshire – was simply too far over rough seas for land animals to make the crossing, even haphazardly. The total absence of land mammals allowed the Trocaz pigeon to become the royalty of Madeira.

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The Albufeira plant will be the first in mainland Portugal, but the first desalination plant was in Porto Santo, Madeira, opened in 1980 and managed by Águas e Residuos da Madeira (ARM).

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The Portuguese have three meals a day, between 7:30 and 10 a.m. we have breakfast, consisting of drinking coffee or fruit juice with toast or a sandwich. The main meals are lunch, between 12:00 and 2:30 p.m., and dinner between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.

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Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in the Madeira Islands. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

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Located in Funchal, the Complexo Balnear do Lido, open year round, is a place for swimming enthusiasts, either in the sea or in a saltwater pool. Formosa Beach - A long beach that combines pebble and sandy areas, offering a complete swimming experience along the coast of Funchal.

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So you can swim all year round in Madeira if you are not cold. If you want to sunbathe and swim, the months of May to September are obviously the best. The island of Porto Santo and its 7 km long beach should interest you, even if the influence of tourists is impressive in high season!

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Water Sources
  • Surface water (for example, a lake, river, or reservoir)
  • Ground water (for example, an aquifer)
  • Recycled water (also called reused water)


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Funchal, city and capital of the região autónoma (autonomous region) of the Madeira Islands of Portugal in the North Atlantic Ocean.

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There is plenty of water in Madeira and it is all drinkable and of excellent quality.

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There are a lot of derelict properties in Madeira, and one of the reasons for this is the complex inheritance laws. Sometimes it is impossible to trace the owners, especially since Madeira has seen so much emigration over the years, and the owners may be anywhere - Brazil, South Africa, you name it.

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Sharks are widely distributed around Madeira Island with the most abundant species being M. mustelus.

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Madeira is a subtropical island that differs from other locations with similar climates in a very special way. The island has virtually no pests and is free of dangerous insects and bugs. Wild animals are limited to rabbits and birds. There are no snakes and no swarms of irritating mosquitoes!

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