Driving a car along the hairpin curves on mountain roads and coastal lanes, getting sprayed by waterfalls and constantly rewarded with spectacular vistas can be an exhilarating experience, but Madeira is best viewed by getting out of the car or bus and exploring on two feet.
Exploring Madeira by car can be good, but it's much more rewarding to explore on foot.
It's better to explore Madeira from within a car or bus.