Next

About Next Resort

Next is an independent timeshare resort with RCI affiliation, situated on Rua Carvalho Araujo in Madeira. As an RCI-affiliated property, owners can use their week to exchange into other resorts within the RCI network, as well as using it for their own stays at Next. The resort operates on the standard timeshare model, where a week (or points, depending on how the original purchase was structured) is bought once and then used, exchanged, or rented out in subsequent years.

The Area and Things to Do

Madeira is a volcanic island in the Atlantic, known for its mild, subtropical climate and dramatic terrain, with steep valleys, terraced hillsides, and a rugged coastline. The resort's location puts owners close to several of the island's best-known sights. Funchal Old Town, with its cobbled streets, traditional restaurants, and the Madeira Museum, is about 3 km away. Monte Palace Tropical Garden, a sprawling botanical park with lakes and viewpoints, is around 5 km away, as is Reid's Palace, the island's famous clifftop hotel known for afternoon tea and coastal views. For something more active, the Levada walks — Madeira's network of trails following old irrigation channels through the island's interior — start within about 1 km of the resort, and the Cabo Girão cliffs, among the highest sea cliffs in Europe, are around 20 km away. Closer still is the Madeira Wine Company, about 2 km away, for tastings and cellar tours. Between hiking, coastal scenery, and Funchal's town life, the area suits owners who want a mix of outdoor activity and relaxed sightseeing rather than a resort-only stay.

Selling or Renting a Week at Next

If you're ready to move on from your week at Next, BidMyTimeshare.com lists it as a private resale: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you directly through the platform, and there's no commission on the sale — just a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers. This keeps more of the sale value with you as the seller rather than going to a broker.

Because Next is run as an independent resort, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a branded head office. Before agreeing a price with any buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort or its management what the current transfer fee is, whether the association holds any right of first refusal, and what the current annual maintenance fee is — these details aren't standardised across independent resorts and need to be checked case by case. A resale buyer typically takes on the week itself and the ongoing maintenance fee obligation, but shouldn't assume any extras (points balances, bonus weeks, or promotional perks) carry over unless the seller confirms this with management in writing before the sale closes.

If you'd rather keep ownership and generate income instead, renting out your week is a straightforward alternative. Renters searching Madeira listings generally want clear dates, confirmation of how many people the unit sleeps, proximity to Funchal and the Levada trails, and a straightforward way to contact the owner — all of which you can set out directly in your listing.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Madeira's weather is mild year-round, but conditions change quickly with elevation, so anyone planning hikes or excursions from the resort should pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. June to September brings the most reliable weather, while the shoulder months offer a quieter island with fewer visitors. Public buses connect Funchal and the wider island, and multi-day passes are worth considering for owners or renters planning to explore beyond the immediate area. September also brings the Madeira Wine Festival in Funchal, a good reason to time a visit around the harvest season if that interests you.