Located on the island of Madeira, Canico is a small quaint village just outside of the capital, Funchal. Madeira is made up of two islands, Madeira and Porto Santo and is located in the Atlantic Ocean. The island is volcanic and visitors can enjoy high peaks up of to 1,800 metres, with sheer drops into the ocean. This breathtaking scenery is best explored by using car hire at Canico.

Funchal, as the capital of Madeira, is expensive to stay and by choosing a small town like Canico, visitors can save a lot of money on accommodation. Then use cheap car hire at Canico to explore Funchal and the rest of the island. The road network on Madeira is excellent and driving is easy. However, many of the roads can be twisted and steep, so take care, when driving.

Most visitors will arrive via the Funchal International Airport, which offers connections to most major European cities. Car rental at Canico is the cheapest and easiest way to get to and from the airport. From Canico, simply take the 101 motorway east, which will lead straight to the airport. The island is also a popular cruise ship stop-off and large cruise ships can be seen in the port almost on a daily basis.

For those visitors, who are looking for white sandy beaches, the main Madeira island is the wrong destination. Here, the coastal region in most cases is sheer rock face and if there are beaches, they tend to be rocky. For seeking proper beaches will have to take a two hour boat ride to the island of Porto Santo, which has beautiful long beaches.