Madeira is a prime destination for mobile homes, combining year-round subtropical climate (18-25°C), spectacular volcanic landscapes, and a premium tourist market with over 2 million annual visitors. The island offers unique opportunities for investors in short-term rental and nature tourism, particularly in rural interior areas such as Sao Vicente, Porto Moniz, and Santana. Green Village delivers mobile homes to Madeira, with full installation service. Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, Green Village's logistics division, and is included in the delivered price. Demand is concentrated in glamping and eco-tourism, segments experiencing strong growth compared to the island's traditional hotel offering. Prices start from 18,069 euros, with transport included; regional VAT (22%) is shown separately.
Regulations
In Madeira, mobile home installation follows the national RJUE with the specificities of the RAM Spatial Planning Plan (POT-RAM). On your own land, a mobile home installed to stay needs a licence or a prior communication (comunicação prévia) to the municipal council, depending on the zone and the PDM — being removable does not exempt it; on rural land only where the land-use class admits it, as a rule with a licence. Regional tourism legislation (DLR 14/2020/M) regulates short-term rental in Madeira, with a simplified registration process. VAT in Madeira is 22% (reduced regional rate compared to the mainland). The Madeira Natural Park covers two-thirds of the island — check whether the land lies there, in RAN or in REN, and what is allowed there; ask the council for written prior information (informação prévia) before buying land.
Transport
Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, Green Village's logistics division, and is included in the delivered price shown for the Madeira destination. The island's mountainous terrain means access roads to interior sites can be narrow — mandatory prior reconnaissance is recommended.
Pricing
Choose "Import to: Madeira" and every listing shows the final price on the island. Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, Green Village's logistics division, and is included in the delivered price. 22% regional VAT is shown separately. Prices start from 18,069 euros delivered to Madeira; new lodges between 55,000 and €363,028. Land in rural Madeira costs between 25,000 and 100,000 euros. The return on short-term rental is attractive: Madeira enjoys year-round tourism, with average occupancy rates of 65% annually — higher than the Algarve. Green Village financing from 24 to 120 months applies equally in Madeira.
Installation
Installation in Madeira requires special attention to terrain: most sites are sloped and need levelling with retaining walls in local basalt stone or reinforced concrete. The volcanic soil is stable but can be rocky, requiring mechanical excavation. Water connections are generally facilitated by the abundance of springs and levadas. The humid climate of the island's north (Sao Vicente, Santana) requires reinforced insulation and adequate ventilation. In the south (Funchal, Calheta), the climate is drier and installation simpler. Green Village coordinates the entire process with certified local teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Green Village deliver mobile homes to Madeira? +
- Yes. We deliver by sea, with full installation service on site.
- How much does transport to Madeira cost? +
- It is included in the price. Choose "Import to: Madeira" and every listing shows the final price on the island, with sea freight included; 22% regional VAT is shown separately on the listing.
- Can I operate short-term rental in Madeira with a mobile home? +
- Yes. Madeira has its own short-term rental legislation (DLR 14/2020/M) with a simplified process. The island's year-round tourism guarantees average occupancy rates of 65%.
- Is the Madeira climate suitable for mobile homes? +
- Excellent. The subtropical climate (18-25°C year-round) is ideal. In the north of the island, insulation and ventilation should be reinforced due to higher humidity.
