Public transport on Madeira is fine for getting between Funchal and the main towns. But the island’s real highlights sit far off the bus routes. Steep levada paths, hidden viewpoints, and coastal villages with no tour buses pulling in. The only way to reach them on your schedule is with your own wheels. https://loveisaname.com/madeira-by-car-12-must-see-places-best-reached-on-your-own/