Fishing

Turipesca. Madeira is famous for its big-game fishing. You can arrange fishing excursions at the Funchal Harbor through this well-established outfit with a British captain. Daily private charters and weekly shared charters depart from the Marina do Funchal. The type of fish you can expect to catch depends on the time of year—expect bluefin tuna May to October, swordfish March to September, and even hammerhead shark April to October. Marina do Funchal, Funchal, Madeira. 291 231 063; www.madeirafishingcentre.com.