Internship in Funchal
Internship in Funchal — hospitality, marine economy and Atlantic R&D
An island capital — hospitality, marine economy and digital nomads.
Why intern in Funchal
Funchal is far more than postcards. The cruise port, the Madeira Free Trade Zone and the Digital Nomads Madeira village sustain a permanent international economy, while Caniço and Câmara de Lobos host marine sciences, agritech and a growing tech footprint. Madeira wine and craft remain irreplaceable.
Sectors hiring interns
Sectors in Funchal
5-star hotels, MICE agencies and yacht charter.
Port of Funchal, marine biology stations and offshore engineering.
Blandy's, Henriques & Henriques and tropical fruit research.
Digital Nomads Madeira, Startup Madeira and remote teams from Lisbon.
Madeira International Business Centre — corporate, shipping and trust.
Levada conservation projects, biodiversity and slow-tourism start-ups.
Life as an intern in Funchal
- 01Most interns live in central Funchal or São Martinho — bus included in monthly pass.
- 02Horários do Funchal monthly pass: €35 for residents.
- 03Beaches and natural pools at Porto Moniz a 1-hour bus ride away.
- 04Levada hikes, surfing and the Pico do Areeiro all within 90 minutes.
"Walking to work along the marina every morning still feels unreal after six months."
Practical info
Erasmus+ in Funchal
All our Erasmus+ services in Funchal
We support students, VET learners, teachers and institutions across the full Erasmus+ offer in Funchal: individual internships, KA121 and KA122 group mobilities, job shadowing, HEI programmes and full-service packages.
Professional internship placements and training mobility for vocational education students across Portugal.
Internship and traineeship placements in Portugal for higher education institutions under Erasmus+.
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Short-term observation programmes in real Portuguese workplaces for students and staff.
End-to-end management of your Portuguese internship and mobility program — from planning to final reports.
Bespoke internship and mobility solutions designed around your institution's goals and budget.
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