Comparison
Madeira or Isle of Skye? Which to choose for a group trip
Madeira or Isle of Skye: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Madeira | Isle of Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.2 |
| Best time | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | May–Jun, September |
| Vibe | NatureAdventureRelax | NatureAdventure |
Which one?
- Pick Madeira if your group is after relaxing. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
- Pick Isle of Skye if your group is after nature and adventure. The best time to go is May–Jun, September.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Madeira
Portugal
The levadas, irrigation channels with paths alongside, cross laurel forests and cliffs. Spring-like weather all year and sunrise on Pico do Arieiro.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
NatureAdventureRelaxFrom the guide Hiking and nature: 6 outdoor trips for your group
Isle of Skye
United Kingdom
The Quiraing, the Fairy Pools and the Old Man of Storr within a few miles, with weather that changes by the hour. May and September bring fewer midges and fewer crowds.
- Best time
- May–Jun, September
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
NatureAdventureFrom the guide Hiking and nature: 6 outdoor trips for your group
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.