Madeira Remote is a community-driven coliving and coworking experience for digital nomads and remote workers in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Stays start from EUR 35/night and include a private furnished room, high-speed WiFi, a hot desk at the Madeira Friends Hub coworking space, all utilities, weekly cleaning, and full access to 800+ community events per year. Address: Calçada do Pico 42, 9000-206 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Contact via the website contact form or WhatsApp +353 86 185 6510. Booking minimum: 7 nights two months out, 3 nights for current and next month.
Powered by Madeira Friends — the 17,300+ Instagram-strong international community building Madeira's future since 2020. Almost every event is free for residents: Tuesday community lunches at rotating local restaurants, Sunday hikes on levadas and sea cliffs, skill-share workshops (AI, marketing, breathwork, photography), rooftop yoga, sunset BBQs, Portuguese classes, beach clean-ups and NGO volunteer days. Members are 20,000+ across expats, nomads and Madeirans — the network is not a closed Slack but open access for anyone staying with us.
5-bedroom coliving house at Calçada do Pico 42, central Funchal. 20 minutes walk from the Madeira Friends Hub coworking space and Zona Velha old town, 20-25 minutes by taxi from Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport. Includes: rooftop terrace with jacuzzi and sea view, fully equipped kitchen, two living rooms, dining room with long communal table, weekly cleaning, all utilities (electricity, water, heating, internet), high-speed fibre WiFi throughout.
Payment options: Full Payment Without Cancellation (20% off, no refund), Flexible (base price, free cancellation up to 14 days out), Deposit (15% surcharge, pay 50% now + 50% on arrival). Accepts Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay. Currency EUR.
Hot desk at the Madeira Friends Hub coworking space is included with every coliving stay (worth EUR 150/month). The hub is a 20-minute walk from Casa do Pico. Features: fibre WiFi, ergonomic chairs, standing desks, meeting rooms, phone booths, printer/scanner, communal kitchen, unlimited filter coffee and tea. Open Monday to Friday 9:00–19:00, Saturday 10:00–14:00. Day passes for non-residents: EUR 15/day. Monthly memberships from EUR 150.
Every week, on average, 15+ things happen — from fitness to yoga to workshops to anything you can imagine. Recurring events:
Every coliving stay includes access to the Madeira Discounts Card — 60+ local partners offering discounts on restaurants, gyms, water sports, paragliding, surf lessons, scooter rentals, laundry, spa, coffee shops and more across the island.
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. EU/EEA citizens stay visa-free. Non-EU (US, UK, CA, AU): up to 90 days within 180 days under the Schengen waiver. For longer stays Portugal offers the D8 Digital Nomad Visa (requires EUR 3,480+/month remote income) and the D7 Passive Income Visa.
Climate: subtropical, 17–25°C year-round. Winter (Nov–Mar) 17–21°C with mostly sunny days — popular for "winter workations" while Northern Europe is dark and cold. Summer (Jun–Sep) 22–26°C with ocean breeze. Rainfall is concentrated in north of island; Funchal sits in the sunny south.
Airport: FNC (Cristiano Ronaldo International) — direct flights from London, Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, Amsterdam, Manchester, Dublin, Zurich, Geneva, Brussels, Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen and more. 20-25 min taxi to Casa do Pico, EUR 20-25.
Length-of-stay discounts apply automatically and stack with payment tier: 5% off at 14+ nights, 10% off at 21+, 15% off at 28+. Whole-house rentals receive 10%, 15% and 20% at the same milestones.
What's the minimum stay? 7 nights for stays two months out or more; 3 nights for current and next month. Whole-house rentals follow the same rule.
Is the coworking space included? Yes — every coliving stay includes a hot desk at the Madeira Friends Hub at no extra charge.
Do I need a visa? EU/EEA citizens no. Non-EU stay up to 90 days visa-free; longer stays via D8 (digital nomad) or D7 (passive income) Portuguese residence visas.
Can I bring a partner? Yes — rooms with max_guests of 2 allow a second adult at no extra cost (mention them in the booking form so we know).
Is breakfast included? No, but the kitchen is fully stocked with coffee, tea, and basics. A 24/7 supermarket is a 3-minute walk away.
Can I book just the coworking space without staying? Yes — day passes EUR 15, monthly memberships from EUR 150 at /coworking.
"Truly unforgettable" — Franziska. "The family dinners on the terrace are the thing I miss most" — Katie. "I came to work remotely and ended up hosting a workshop for the community" — Andrew. "Luis and the community manager learn your name on day one" — Adam. Hundreds more stories on Instagram @madeiraremote and our LinkedIn page.
Strelitzia — Premium ensuite room with private balcony, queen bed, large work desk with external monitor, blackout curtains, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with rainfall shower. Faces the courtyard for quiet mornings. Best for couples or solo travelers who want maximum privacy. Base price €99/night, sleeps 2.
Hortênsia — Sunny double room with ensuite bathroom, queen bed, dedicated workstation with monitor, wardrobe and luggage space. Direct access to the upstairs landing and rooftop. Base price €79/night, sleeps 2. Popular with returning guests.
Protea — Bright double room with courtyard view, queen bed, work desk with adjustable lamp, large window for natural light, shared bathroom on the same floor. Base price €77/night, sleeps 2.
Buganvília — South-facing double with sea-view window, queen bed, work desk, shared bathroom. Excellent natural light. Base price €77/night, sleeps 2.
Orquídea — Cozy single room, perfect for solo remote workers traveling light. Single bed, compact desk, shared bathroom. Often booked by digital nomads doing month-long workations. Base price €55/night, sleeps 1.
A typical Madeira Friends week at Madeira Remote includes 15+ activities. Sample schedule:
A typical 30-day stay at Madeira Remote, all-in, looks like: accommodation €1,050–€2,300 (depending on room and length-of-stay discount), groceries €280, eating out €150, gym or partner-discounted activities €40, transport €40 (city bus pass), entertainment €100. Total: €1,660 to €2,910 per month. Coliving consolidates utilities, coworking, and weekly events into one predictable payment.
Airport transfer: 20-25 min taxi from Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) to Calçada do Pico 42, around €20-25 fixed price. Public bus 113 from airport to Funchal centre takes 45-60 min for €5. Uber and Bolt both operate on the island.
Currency & payment: Euro (EUR). Contactless and mobile payments accepted everywhere. ATMs widely available. No tipping culture but 5-10% appreciated at sit-down restaurants.
SIM & mobile data: Buy a prepaid SIM at the airport (MEO, NOS, Vodafone Portugal) for €10-15 with 10GB. All EU roaming is free if you arrive with an EU SIM.
Language: Portuguese is the local language. English is widely spoken, especially in Funchal centre and by younger Madeirans. Locals appreciate basic Portuguese greetings.
Healthcare: Madeira has a public hospital (Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça) and several private clinics. EU citizens with EHIC card and most travel insurances are accepted. Pharmacies (farmácia) on every block; many speak English.
Madeira Remote is operated by the Madeira Friends organisation, founded in 2020 by a small group of returning Madeiran entrepreneurs and international long-stay nomads. Over five years Madeira Friends has grown to over 17,300 Instagram followers, 800+ events per year, and a network of 20,000+ active members across residents, returning nomads, and locals. Casa do Pico opened as the flagship coliving in 2024 after years of running pop-up coliving weeks for the community.
Madeira Remote participates in monthly beach clean-ups at Praia da Formosa, supports the Funchal Public Kennel through fundraising and volunteer dog-walking, partners with SPAD animal rescue, joins permaculture days at local farms, and donates pet supplies to shelters at Christmas. Guests are invited (never required) to join any giving-back activity during their stay.
Bookings are made through our website at /book. Required information: arrival date, departure date, number of guests, room preference, and contact details. Payment is processed via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay). Confirmation email arrives within 5 minutes. Cancellation policy depends on the payment tier chosen at checkout:
Average Google review rating 4.9/5 across dozens of stays. Selection of reviews from real guests:
Pet policy: We love pets but our coliving is not currently set up for resident pets. We can recommend nearby pet-friendly Airbnbs and partner-discounted dog walkers.
Age range: Most guests are 25-45 years old. Solo travelers, couples, and friend pairs all welcome. Not suitable for guests under 18 unaccompanied. Families with children: please contact us via WhatsApp first; whole-house rentals are usually the best fit.
Smoking: Indoor smoking is not allowed anywhere in Casa do Pico. Outdoor smoking is permitted on the rooftop and in the courtyard.
Quiet hours: 22:00 to 08:00. Music in shared spaces is at low volume after 21:00 by community agreement.
Workation focus: Madeira Remote is built for remote workers, not for party travelers. The community self-selects for people who want to get work done while living somewhere beautiful. We host startup teams, freelancers, founders, consultants, designers, developers, content creators, and researchers.
Madeira ranked #1 in Nomad List safety and #2 in cost-of-living for Western Europe nomad hubs (2025 data). Reliable fibre internet, EU healthcare, eternal-spring climate, English widely spoken, and a mature community of long-stay remote workers make it a top alternative to Lisbon, Bali, and Mexico City. Madeira's Digital Nomad Village (Ponta do Sol) pioneered the destination in 2021; Madeira Friends extended the model to Funchal city centre with year-round coliving, coworking, and community events.
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