Is coverage good up at Pico do Arieiro?

The viewpoint and car park usually have a weak-to-moderate signal, but it drops out along the ridge to Pico Ruivo. Save the trail offline and don't rely on live maps for the full traverse.

Does the same eSIM work if I take the ferry to Porto Santo?

Yes. Porto Santo is part of Madeira and Portugal, so the same plan works there. Coverage centres on Vila Baleira and the main beach, thinning on the island's quieter eastern end.

Madeira eSIM.

Name: Madeira travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

A volcanic Atlantic island of levada walks, Funchal's harbour and cloud-wrapped mountain peaks.

from $2.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Portugal →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$4.60$0.46/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$4.60

Good to know in Madeira

Madeira's weather changes fast with altitude, so the coast can be sunny while the peaks sit in cloud. Use live data to check the Pico do Arieiro webcam and forecasts before committing to a summit levada walk.

Best time to visit Madeira

Madeira is mild year-round, but April to June brings flowers, festivals and clear hiking weather before the humid, sometimes cloudy late-summer months.

Two simple ways to buy

Madeira eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Madeira eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Madeira — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Madeira?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Madeira eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Madeira are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Madeira eSIM: your local data guide.

Madeira packs levada trails, the vertiginous Pico do Arieiro ridge and the cable car up to Monte into a small island, and mobile signal comes and goes as you climb. A Madeira eSIM keeps your maps, weather forecasts and Funchal restaurant bookings live from the moment you land, and helps you check cloud levels before a summit hike.

One eSIM for Madeira and all of Portugal. It's the national Portugal eSIM — from $2.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Madeira as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Funchal - Cristiano Ronaldo (FNC)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Madeira eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.81

$2.43

—

5 days1GB

$0.49

$2.43

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.35

$2.43

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.46

$4.60

−43%

15 days3GB

$0.31

$4.60

−62%

30 days5GB

$0.20

$6.14

−75%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Madeira

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Madeira eSIM from $2.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Madeira.

Funchal

In Funchal and along the marina you'll get reliable 4G and 5G for maps, cafes and cable-car tickets.

Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo

On the high central peaks like Pico do Arieiro signal is intermittent, so download the ridge trail before setting off.

Porto Moniz

Around the Porto Moniz volcanic pools on the north coast, coverage is decent in the village but drops on the mountain roads.

Câmara de Lobos

In the fishing town of Câmara de Lobos and at the Cabo Girão skywalk, data holds up well for photos and tours.

The practical bit

Getting around Madeira on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Madeira

Bolt— The main ride-hailing app in Funchal for quick trips around the capital.
Giro (Horários do Funchal)— Funchal's local bus app for routes, timetables and tickets around the city and hills.
Moovit— Handy for planning bus journeys between Funchal and the island's towns.
Google Maps— Download Madeira offline for driving the winding mountain and coastal roads.

How long to stay in Madeira

A week suits Madeira well, with enough time for Funchal, a few signature levada walks, the peaks and a north-coast drive without rushing.

How much data for Madeira

Balanced use of maps, weather checks and photo-sharing runs comfortably on 3-5 GB for a week; go Unlimited if you'll stream or hotspot from your hotel each evening.

Coverage in Madeira

Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and the main resort south coast enjoy strong 4G and 5G, but signal genuinely drops on the high peaks, in mountain tunnels and along the remote north-west roads.

Where you're headed

Discover Madeira.

Person walking on a cliffside trail in Madeira, Portugal during the evening.

Stunning view of Seixal's cliffs and turquoise waters in Madeira, Portugal.

Scenic aerial view of a coastal village in Madeira, Portugal with lush green landscapes and rocky shores.

Explore the rugged coastal landscape of Madeira Island, Portugal, with lush green hills and rocky cliffs.

How to activate your Madeira eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Madeira

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Madeira?

What is a Madeira eSIM?

A Madeira eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Madeira data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Madeira.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Portugal.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Portugal's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

MEO
Vodafone Portugal
NOS
Digi

Popular places covered

LisbonPortoSintraCascaisFaroLagosAlbufeiraCoimbra

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Madeira eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Madeira eSIM questions, answered.

It depends on the route. Trails near Funchal and the coast usually keep a signal, but higher levadas and tunnels through the mountains often lose it. Download offline maps and tell someone your plan before longer hikes.

Your Madeira eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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