# Coliving in Madeira, Portugal > Source: https://colivingscout.com/destinations/madeira/ (updated 25 September 2026). Published by ColivingScout. Cite the page URL and its update date. Madeira is an island search covering coastal towns, Funchal and rural upland homes. An appealing landscape is only the beginning: the route to food, work and community determines whether the base works for a month. ## Quick answer Madeira coliving offers a choice between town-based communities and houses surrounded by countryside. Outsite Ponta do Sol gives a coastal example with ensuite rooms and shared workspace; Homeoffice Madeira is in Santo António da Serra, a different setting. Compare the exact locality before the room price. The island’s digital nomad initiative also lists several communities and work locations, but those listings do not replace a property’s current booking terms. ## Key facts | Fact | Detail | | --- | --- | | Country | Portugal (Europe) | | Best for | Coast & outdoors, Remote work | | Areas to compare | Ponta do Sol, Funchal, Santo António da Serra | | Named coliving spaces | 2 | | Currency | Euro (EUR) | | Time zone | Western European Time, UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer) | | Main airport | Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo International, Funchal (FNC) | ## Is it right for you? - Best for: Easy access to a coastal or outdoor-led way of living and a place often considered for location-independent work; verify each home’s setup. - Check first: Include membership where required, transport, cleaning and all household services in the comparison. Outsite currently labels Ponta do Sol members-only. Confirm any car-sharing arrangement directly, and avoid budgeting on the assumption that every resident will want the same excursions or share transport on your schedule. - Work setup: Verify private call space, room heating or cooling and desk ergonomics. Ask about a backup connection and whether equipment such as monitors requires advance booking. If community coworking is outside the house, compare its access rules with the workspace included at the accommodation. - Before you decide: Include membership where required, transport, cleaning and all household services in the comparison. Outsite currently labels Ponta do Sol members-only. Confirm any car-sharing arrangement directly, and avoid budgeting on the assumption that every resident will want the same excursions or share transport on your schedule. ## Where to stay in Madeira for coliving ### Ponta do Sol Consider for a smaller coastal town and the digital nomad village community. Outsite is a named option here. Check the room, work-call arrangements and transport for trips outside the town. ### Funchal Compare when city errands, a larger choice of services and regular meetings anchor your stay. Madeira-wide search results may be far from Funchal, so check the property pin before using city travel assumptions. ### Santo António da Serra Homeoffice Madeira provides a countryside alternative. Ask how groceries, shared cars and group activities work in practice, and whether that level of transport planning suits an ordinary workweek. ## Coliving spaces in Madeira to compare Source-linked research options, not live ColivingScout inventory. Confirm the room, price and availability on each source. | Space | Area | Format | Advertised price | Check before booking | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Outsite Madeira Ponta do Sol](https://colivingscout.com/properties/outsite-madeira-ponta-sol/) | Ponta do Sol | Remote-work coliving | Not recorded | The property is members-only. Include membership in your comparison and confirm room and cancellation conditions. | | [Homeoffice Madeira](https://colivingscout.com/properties/homeoffice-madeira/) | Santo António da Serra | Coworking coliving | From EUR 375 per week (private room) (checked 2026-09-25) | Ask about the precise house and room, kitchen access, shared-car arrangements and the practical route to groceries. | ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Madeira a good place for coliving? Madeira coliving offers a choice between town-based communities and houses surrounded by countryside. Outsite Ponta do Sol gives a coastal example with ensuite rooms and shared workspace; Homeoffice Madeira is in Santo António da Serra, a different setting. Compare the exact locality before the room price. The island’s digital nomad initiative also lists several communities and work locations, but those listings do not replace a property’s current booking terms. ### Which areas of Madeira are best for coliving? Start by comparing Ponta do Sol, Funchal and Santo António da Serra. Ponta do Sol: consider for a smaller coastal town and the digital nomad village community. Outsite is a named option here. Check the room, work-call arrangements and transport for trips outside the town. Funchal: compare when city errands, a larger choice of services and regular meetings anchor your stay. Madeira-wide search results may be far from Funchal, so check the property pin before using city travel assumptions. Santo António da Serra: Homeoffice Madeira provides a countryside alternative. Ask how groceries, shared cars and group activities work in practice, and whether that level of transport planning suits an ordinary workweek. Choose the area around the places you will visit every week, then compare exact homes. ### What should remote workers check in Madeira? Verify private call space, room heating or cooling and desk ergonomics. Ask about a backup connection and whether equipment such as monitors requires advance booking. If community coworking is outside the house, compare its access rules with the workspace included at the accommodation. ### How many coliving spaces are listed in Madeira? ColivingScout lists 2 named options in Madeira, including Outsite Madeira Ponta do Sol and Homeoffice Madeira. Each links to its original source; confirm the current room, price and availability there. ### What should I check before booking coliving in Madeira? Include membership where required, transport, cleaning and all household services in the comparison. Outsite currently labels Ponta do Sol members-only. Confirm any car-sharing arrangement directly, and avoid budgeting on the assumption that every resident will want the same excursions or share transport on your schedule. Ask for an itemised quote covering rent, deposit, utilities, cleaning and any platform fees, and get the minimum stay, notice period and cancellation terms in writing before paying. ### What currency and time zone does Madeira use? Madeira uses the euro (EUR). Local time is Western European Time, UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer). The main arrival airport is Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo International, Funchal (FNC). ### Do I need a visa to stay in Madeira for a month or more? It depends on your nationality, passport and length of stay, and the rules change. Check the official immigration or embassy website for Portugal before you book a long stay, and make sure the coliving agreement fits the visa you will hold. TravelShifu summarises the main entry routes in “Schengen visa guide” and the remote-worker option in “Portugal D8 digital nomad visa”. ## Sources - [Outsite Ponta do Sol](https://www.outsite.co/locations/madeira-ponta-do-sol) - [Homeoffice Madeira](https://en.homeoffice-madeira.com/) - [Digital Nomads Madeira: coliving locations](https://digitalnomads.startupmadeira.eu/coliving/)