Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gaula travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gaula

Gaula is a must-see destination in Madeira, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gaula has to offer.

When to visit Gaula

Gaula in November
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gaula in November
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gaula

Plane

When flying to Gaula, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 4 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gaula include Jet2, easyJet and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Gaula from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Gaula is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 10 km from Gaula. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Way2Azores, among others, in Funchal.

Plane

When flying to Gaula, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 4 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gaula include Jet2, easyJet and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Gaula from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Gaula is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 10 km from Gaula. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Way2Azores, among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Gaula

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Gaula

Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,411 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,795 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gaula

Most booked hotels in Gaula

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Hotel Riu Madeira
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£193+
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Santa Cruz Village Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Baía Madeira Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Garajau Madeira Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Gaula

Expect to pay £1.77 per litre in Gaula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.15 and £28.20.

Expect to pay £1.77 per litre in Gaula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.15 and £28.20.