an island apart, the leading property management company in Madeira and Porto Santo, shows a new way to experience Funchal from the inside.
Madeira is one of those islands that gets under your skin. Its lush, mountainous slopes drop straight into the Atlantic, its cobbled streets smell of flowers all year round, and Funchal, its capital, blends the unhurried pace of a Portuguese provincial city with the energy of a destination that keeps attracting more travelers every year. For anyone who wants to truly discover it, knowing where to stay in Funchal makes all the difference between visiting the city and actually living it.
This is where an island apart comes in — the leading local accommodation management company in Madeira and Porto Santo. With over 17 years of experience on the island, it now manages a portfolio of more than 400 properties across the region, including apartments in Funchal and hillside villas with private pools, backed by a local team of over 50 professionals who know every corner of the destination. Its focus goes beyond simply hosting: every detail of the stay is carefully considered, from interior design to dynamic pricing management that consistently outperforms the market average, ensuring guests enjoy a memorable experience and owners get the best possible return on their property.
Life in the Heart of Funchal
Among its full range of properties, its apartments in Funchal, right in the historic city center, hold a special place. Staying here means waking up just steps from the Lavradores Market, walking down to the seafront promenade, and having the city’s entire cultural and culinary life within easy reach — without giving up the comfort and thoughtful design found in every an island apart property. Travelers looking for this experience can browse the full selection of Funchal holiday apartments directly on the website, with options suited to every kind of traveler: couples, families, or remote workers looking to stay for a longer season.
A Well-Kept Secret: Winter in Madeira
One of the most revealing findings from an island apart’s internal data has to do with seasonality. While many European destinations empty out in winter, 36% of stays recorded in its apartments in Funchal — out of a total of 29,568 stays analyzed — take place between November and March. The reason is simple: Madeira enjoys mild temperatures all year round, making it an ideal refuge when the rest of Europe shivers through the cold months. For travelers looking for gentle sunshine, levada hikes without the summer heat, and a lively city without the crowds of high season, winter in Funchal is increasingly becoming the best time to discover it.
Attention to Every Detail
Behind every stay lies work that goes far beyond handing over a set of keys. an island apart combines local expertise with proprietary technology to monitor occupancy, pricing and maintenance in real time, ensuring every property — including each of its Funchal holiday apartments — consistently lives up to its promise: spotless cleanliness, personalized attention from check-in onward, and a team always available to resolve anything unexpected during the stay. It’s this attention to detail that has made the company a benchmark in Madeira and Porto Santo’s hospitality sector, recognized as a “PME Líder” and ranked among the region’s 500 largest companies.
The Invitation
Madeira doesn’t need grand speeches to win you over: all it takes is walking its streets, breathing in its mild climate, and letting the Atlantic surprise you from a hillside terrace. Choosing where to stay in Funchal is the first step to experiencing it the way it deserves — and after 17 years perfecting its Funchal holiday apartments, an island apart makes sure that first step is the right one.
an island apart
Caminho de Santo António 234A, 9020-353 Funchal
+351 925 444 444
