Villas in Madeira/Caniço
Caniço suits snorkellers, with Garajau beach inside a marine reserve and Madeira airport about 8 minutes away by car. Only a minority of homes have a private pool, and Garajau is a pebble beach rather than sand.
- Villas
- 16
- From, per week
- £506
About Madeira/Caniço
Caniço is in the municipality of Santa Cruz on Madeira, and its homes are bunched in one small area rather than strung along the coast. Garajau is a pebble beach inside a partial nature reserve, reachable by car or by a cable car from the Cristo Rei area, and fishing and boats are banned in the reserve. Reis Magos beach, known for its clear water, and the Lido Galomar complex, with a saltwater pool among volcanic rocks, are also in Caniço. Homes are mainly for four to six or more, and only a minority have a private pool. The Cristo Rei viewpoint looks over Ponta do Garajau, and Santa Cruz has the municipal market.
Is Madeira/Caniço right for you?
- Best for
- Snorkelling at Garajau and a short airport transfer
- Not for you if
- You want a long sandy beach, because Garajau is pebble and Lido Galomar is set among volcanic rocks.
Near Madeira/Caniço
Garajau Nature Reserve
A marine reserve in Funchal Bay, designated in 1986, where snorkellers and divers see dusky groupers and moray eels.
Santa Cruz
Home to a typical Madeiran municipal market, built in 1962, selling local Madeiran products.
Camacha
Home to the Mercadinho da Camacha, a market for regional agricultural produce and Madeira embroidery.
Gaula
A parish in the same municipality with the Aquaparque's pools and water slides, and the Contenda viewpoint over the coastline.
Getting to Madeira/Caniço
Fly to Madeira airport (FNC), which is about 9 km (5.7 miles) from Caniço, around 8 minutes by car or taxi. A hire car is the easiest way to reach homes and the rest of the island; an airport bus runs to Assomada every two hours.
When to go to Madeira/Caniço
Check sea conditions on the day before snorkelling at Garajau. The Lido Galomar complex has a diving centre as well as a saltwater pool and a children's pool, so it is a useful alternative when the open sea looks rough. On days away from the water, the Santa Cruz municipal market and the Mercadinho da Camacha are both in the same municipality.
Villas in Madeira/Caniço
2-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
4
2
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+6 more
from£148
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
4
2
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+4 more
from£176
per night
4-star property
Finca "Vivenda Belo Horizonte"
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
6
4
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£226
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
6
3
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£180
per night
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
6
3
0
ParkingGardenMicrowave+8 more
from£181
per night
5-star property
Luxus-Villa Carlota
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
8
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£356
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
6
3
0
ParkingMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£180
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
2
1
0
GardenMicrowaveWashing Machine+8 more
2-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
4
2
0
ParkingMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£158
per night
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£72
per night
2-star property
4-star property
Seaview Refugium 633
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
1
1
0
GardenMicrowaveTerrace+9 more
from£79
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
3-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
8
3
0
MicrowaveTerraceWashing Machine+7 more
from£271
per night
Casa da Abegoaria
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
7
3
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£92
per night
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Caniço
Madeira/Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
6
3
0
GardenMicrowaveTerrace+7 more
Madeira/Caniço villa holidays: questions answered
Is the beach at Caniço sand or pebble?
Pebble at Garajau. That beach, inside the marine reserve, is pebble, though the pebbles still let you lay out a towel comfortably. Reis Magos, the other beach listed for Caniço, stands out for its clear water.
Can you snorkel at Garajau near Caniço?
Yes, Garajau is a snorkelling beach inside a partial nature reserve, and dive centres operate in the reserve. You need your own mask, fins and snorkel. Boats and fishing are prohibited there, and the seabed is full of life.
How far is Madeira airport from Caniço?
Madeira airport is about 9 km (5.7 miles) from Caniço, and the drive or a taxi takes around 8 minutes. Short transfers like this make arrival and departure days much easier.
Does Caniço have swimming pools and lidos?
Yes, there is a saltwater pool and a children's pool at Lido Galomar, and Roca Mar is a bathing complex. Only a minority of homes in Caniço have their own private pool, so these are a useful fallback.
What is there to see near Caniço besides the sea?
Santa Cruz has a municipal market built in 1962, Camacha has a regional produce and embroidery market, and the Cristo Rei viewpoint is in Caniço itself. The Contenda viewpoint and a water park are at Gaula.
Nearby towns to Madeira/Caniço
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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