MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
Let us take you to the island they call the Hawaii of Europe. Where Casa Basilico's first plate of pasta was made, and where we still come back as often as we can.
What to expect?
Madeira is our second home and the place where Casa Basilico was born. We picked a special house in the heart of Ponta do Sol, where you wake up to the ocean every single day. Two of our community managers live in the house with you, ready to fix the WiFi, recommend the right hike, or pour you a glass of poncha when you stumble in after work. Juls and Fabio drop in whenever we can — but the people who’ll make your month unforgettable are on the ground, every single day.
Why Madeira? Because the island has more levada hikes than you can do in a year, sunrises above the clouds, whales and dolphins out the front, the Hawaii-of-Europe cliffs everyone has on their bucket list, and the most active digital nomad community in Europe. The food scene punches way above its weight (we wrote about what to eat), the WiFi is built for remote work, and the village runs at the right speed: slow on weekdays, social on Fridays. If you’ve never been, this is the one. If you’ve been once, you already know you’re coming back. Full breakdown in our coliving Madeira guide.
FOOD
More Than Just Meals. We cook at home almost every night. Long dinners, shared lunches, spontaneous pasta nights with the wine flowing. Our community managers cook with you, and when we go out they know exactly where to take you — the spot tourists never find, where the fish was caught that morning.
COMMUNITY
Friends, Not Flatmates. You're not just getting roommates. You're getting two community managers living under the same roof, looking after you 24/7. Something breaks, they fix it. You want to know the best viewpoint, the cheapest SIM, the place locals actually eat at? They've got you. Plus a hand-picked group of nomads, plus the wider Madeira community we drag into our Friday parties.
ADVENTURE
Unforgettable Weekends. Madeira keeps surprising you, even on the third visit. Levadas through laurel forests, sunrises above the clouds, the Purple Friday party in Ponta do Sol, boat trips out to spot whales and dolphins, swims in hidden volcanic pools. Our community managers plan the weekends — you just show up. Stories you'll still be telling years later.
Who This Chapter Is For?
Culinary Scene
60%
Nightlife & Social Energy
40%
Local Life & Hidden Gems
70%
Nature, Surf, Hikes
90%
Nomad Hub
90%
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
70%
More than a room!
You're getting us. Two community managers living under the same roof, taking care of you 24/7. Something breaks, we fix it. You want to know the best beach, the cheapest SIM card, the place the locals actually eat at? It’s all provided. Hungry after long day at work? Dinner is served with a glass of your favourite wine.
You're getting weekends we've already planned. Surprise trips, boat days, hikes, long lunches in places you wouldn't have found on your own. You don't lift a finger, you just show up. You're getting cooking classes, welcome dinners, spontaneous pasta nights, and a group of people who were hand-picked to make sure the vibe is right.
So yeah, the room is part of it. But the room is honestly the least interesting thing we offer.
MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
Comfortable Rooms, Built for the Nomad Life
Each Casa Basilico location offers handpicked rooms designed to support your lifestyle- private, well-equipped, and always remote work-ready.
Private Double
2249
€
1249
€
**Both months are standalone. Pick whichever works for you!
Double Twin Beds
2249
€
1249
€
**Both months are standalone. Pick whichever works for you!
Private Double Ensuite + Balcony
2449
€
1449
€
**Both months are standalone. Pick whichever works for you!
Comfortable Rooms, Built for the Nomad Life
Each Casa Basilico location offers handpicked rooms designed to support your lifestyle- private, well-equipped, and always remote work-ready.
Double Twin Beds
2249
€
1249
€
**Both months are standalone. Pick whichever works for you!
More Information
Accomodation details
- 7 spacious rooms in the heart of Ponta do Sol, 5 minutes walk from the beach, ocean view from the balcony
- Each room has a private or shared bathroom, fast Wi-Fi, large closet, and a real desk for remote work
- Weekly cleaning included. The balcony and shared kitchen are the soul of the house — that's where most of life happens
- 5 min walk from the village, the cafes, and the ocean
Coworking & Remote Work
- Coworking space 2 min walk from the coliving
- Wifi is solid everywhere so just pick your spot.
- Inside and outside space to work
- Free monitors available
- Extra coworking inside the house, big tables and ergonomic chairs
Experience/ Lifestyle
- Madeira is the Hawaii of Europe: sunrises above the clouds, infinite levada hikes through laurel forests, dinners with ocean views
- Whale and dolphin boat trips, hidden volcanic pools, the Purple Friday party in the village, poncha from our favourite bar
- You’ll share the house with nomads who actually like hanging out together. Two community managers live on site to plan the chaos — Juls and Fabio drop in whenever we can
- The wider Madeira nomad scene is one of the most active in Europe. We pull them into our dinners, they pull us into theirs — see our full coliving Madeira guide
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EXAMPLE DAY
You wake up whenever you would like 🌞
Maybe your friend from room next door asks you to go see the sunrise: it’s important you say yes!
Yummy breakfast in our open bright kitchen 🥞
Worky worky time during the day 💻
AFTER WORK:
Close your laptop and head to the kitchen, we already sorted the groceries ready to cook
Some people: Go do sports: padel, yoga, gym, Pilates
EVENINGS:
Chatting, chopping onions, glass of wine, games and getting to know your new besties
Travel & Logistics
ARRIVAL INFO
Fly to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC). It's around 30 min drive from Ponta do Sol. Once you land, our community managers will connect you with a trusted local driver. They might even pick you up in person.
TIME ZONE INFO
Western European Time (WET) — UTC ±0, UTC +1 during daylight saving.
TRANSFER OPTIONS
Direct taxi arranged through your Casa Basilico community managers.
BEST TRAVEL TIMES
Arrive between June 1-3rd and July 1-3rd for a smooth start.
What’s Included & Not
Accommodation
Work
Kitchen
Community
Flights, travel insurance, food, personal expenses, and optional excursions.
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