Discovering the Side of Madeira Tourists Rarely Get To See

Madeira has many popular spots, but most visitors stay on the main trails. In this video, I explore the quieter parts of the island to see what is actually worth your time. I am joined by a friend to look at villages and landscapes that are often overlooked. We avoided the crowded tourist paths and chose a lesser known levada. This trail is quiet and offers a clear look at the landscape without the typical crowds. I wanted to see if these remote paths are practical for the average traveler. We skipped the restaurants with translated menus and tourist prices. Instead, we visited family run spots where the locals eat. We focused on, authentic Madeiran dishes prepared in traditional ways, local prices that reflect what residents actually pay and traditional beers and poncha served in a local setting. This video is for anyone who wants to see Madeira beyond the marketing brochures and top 10 lists. Whether it is your first trip or you have been here before, these spots offer a more accurate look at life on the island. If you appreciate travel videos that focus on research and local reality, please consider subscribing. JOIN ME FOR LEAVING DRINKS - Register here: https://bit.ly/3Ng9GYw Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and TURN NOTIFICATIONS ON to never miss a video. GET MY FOOD AND TRAVEL MAPS 🇵🇹 The Madeira COMBO Food + Travel Map - https://bit.ly/madeira-food-and-trave... TRAVEL CARD Use my link to get started with WISE and get a fee-free transfer up to £500 or a free card: https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/josephp2509 ESIM DISCOUNT Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code JOEYP at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/joeyp JEEP TOUR Tours are available in the following languages: 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇩🇪🇮🇹. If you want to book a tour with Madeira Green & Blue, CLAIM 10% OFF by quoting "joeyp" when you book. Contact Duarte directly here (discount only available for direct bookings): Email: [email protected] IG:   / madeiragreenandblue   WhatsApp: +351 934 751 020 CAR / SCOOTER / MOTORCYCLE RENTAL BlitzRent is the company I use if I need to hire a car or scooter. They are friendly and trustworthy, not looking to make a quick dime from you using their vehicles, so you can have piece of mind, so it was natural to team up and bring you a 5% discount on your hires. Use code JOEY5 on the website, or quote it on your email or in store. Email: [email protected] Website: https://blitzrent.pt/pt/inicio/ WhatsApp: +351 929 221 410 WATCH ALL MY FAVOURITE VIDEOS HERE:    • My FAVOURITE Videos ❤️   SUPPORT ME Making Videos: △ Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joeyp △ Donate Directly: https://www.paypal.me/thejoeyp △ Follow Me Behind The Scenes:   / the.joey.p   00:00 Intro 00:28 Breakfast 03:37 What we are doing today 04:14 Ribeira Brava 05:21 Amazing Drive 05:36 Secret hike 07:52 Finding the levada 11:58 amazing Landscapes 16:02 Lunch at the waterfall 17:25 Peaceful Hidden valley 20:37 Local bar in Funchal 21:04 Hidden Viewpoint 23:23 Local bar in Funchal 27:27 Dinner at our favourite local restaurant 30:19 Watch more #joeyp #madeira