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Luxury homes for sale in the district of Madeira

  • Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    € 1,450,000
    487 m² 3 2
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
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  • Detached House in Funchal, Madeira
    Detached House in Funchal, Madeira
    € 1,400,000
    400 m² 4 3
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
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  • Detached House in Ribeira Brava, Madeira
    Detached House in Ribeira Brava, Madeira
    € 1,500,000
    297 m² 4 2
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
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  • Luxury home in Machico, Madeira
    Luxury home in Machico, Madeira
    € 1,710,000
    390 m² 8 7
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
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  • Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    € 1,400,000
    244 m² 4 3
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
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  • Semidetached House in Funchal, Madeira
    Semidetached House in Funchal, Madeira
    € 1,500,000
    301 m² 3 3
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
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  • Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    € 3,400,000
    449 m² 7 4
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
    Collection
  • Detached House in Machico, Madeira
    Detached House in Machico, Madeira
    € 960,000
    204 m² 4 3
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
    Collection
  • Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    € 1,150,000
    250 m² 4 4
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
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  • Detached House in Santa Cruz, Madeira
    Detached House in Santa Cruz, Madeira
    € 1,350,000
    421 m² 5 3
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
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  • Detached House in Santa Cruz, Madeira
    Detached House in Santa Cruz, Madeira
    € 1,500,000
    421 m² 5 3
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
    Collection
  • Detached House in Santa Cruz, Madeira
    Detached House in Santa Cruz, Madeira
    € 1,350,000
    421 m² 5 3
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
    Collection
  • Detached House in Funchal, Madeira
    Detached House in Funchal, Madeira
    € 780,000
    287 m² 3 5
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
    Collection
  • Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    Detached House in Calheta, Madeira
    € 500,000
    120 m² 1 2
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
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  • Detached House in Funchal, Madeira
    Detached House in Funchal, Madeira
    € 890,000
    287 m² 2 3
    Presented by Lina Ramos | Portugal Sotheby's International Realty
    Collection

luxury guide

The market for houses in Madeira is one of the most consistent Atlantic island markets for international buyers. 844 houses for sale across the island range from restored traditional quintas in the hills to modern villas with direct ocean views along the southern coast. Madeira is not the Canaries, not the Azores. It is something sharper, more vertical, greener. Houses here come with private terraces carved into basalt cliffs, gardens full of banana trees and bougainvillea, stone fireplaces for cooler winter evenings. The expat community is well established, particularly among British, German, and Scandinavian buyers. Funchal leads the market, but Calheta, Ponta do Sol, and Câmara de Lobos each offer a distinct character worth considering.

How much does a house cost in Madeira

Prices for houses in Madeira start at €400,000 for properties requiring renovation in inland villages and reach €7,975,000 for turnkey seafront homes with mature gardens and guest accommodation. The average sits at €1,392,480. Floor areas range from 47 to 12000 sqm, averaging 348 sqm, with between 1 and 10 bedrooms. The single biggest price driver is ocean visibility. A south-facing terrace with an unobstructed Atlantic view can push a house into a completely different price bracket. Covered parking, a private garden, a utility room, and scope for extension are the features buyers consistently prioritise. And one detail matters more than many expect: proximity to a levada walking path adds real value, connecting rural properties to Funchal and the coast without needing a car for every trip.

Where to buy a house in Madeira

Funchal's western neighbourhoods, particularly São Martinho and Santo António, are where most family buyers start. Houses here are solid, well-connected, with schools and shops nearby. Câmara de Lobos sits just west of the capital and punches above its weight: historic houses with painted tiles and terraces looking straight out to sea, at prices still below the Funchal premium. Calheta on the southwest coast is the island's sunniest microclimate. Houses here often come with agricultural terraces, fruit trees, and access to the only natural sand beaches on the island. Ponta do Sol attracts creative buyers and remote workers, with restored village houses at accessible price points. Ma it is the north coast, around São Vicente and Santana, that offers the most authentic Madeiran houses: thick stone walls, traditional thatched rooftops, large plots, and absolute privacy. The market has not yet reached the pressure levels of southern Portugal or the Canaries, and that is exactly why the timing is worth noting.