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I have three full days in Madeira and will be staying in Funchal without renting a car. I hope to spend some time beyond Funchal, but I am trying to avoid an itinerary that only works if every connection is perfectly timed. A day trip to a coastal village sounds possible, and another for a manageable walk if the forecast cooperates. The published bus times seem possible, although I cannot tell how much time to allow for transfers, stops, and a relaxed lunch. For a first outline I found <a href=https://madeiratours.top>3 days in madeira without a car</a> and it helped me list possible places rather than commit to a rigid schedule. Would you reserve the final day for Funchal, in case mountain cloud or a missed connection changes the earlier plans? I am also considering a guided transfer for one walk, while another option is to keep every outing reachable by public transport. If you have visited without a car, which day trip felt practical, and what would you skip on a three-day visit? I would be happy to leave some time between excursions.