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Madeira


Madeira is a tropical archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean and an autonomous region of Portugal. The archipelago is made up of two populated islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, and several unpopulated rocks.

Known worldwide as the Islands of eternal Spring, Madeira as one of the best climates in the world with mild climate throughout the entire year.

Madeira island is 310 miles from the African coast and 620 miles from the European continent, only 1h 30mn flight from mainland Portugal and about 3h from all the main countries in Europe.

Official Madeira Tourism Board website

Cities

  • Funchal -- capital city of Madeira and home to tourist resorts and local color.
  • Santa Cruz
  • Machico
  • Santana
  • Camara de Lobos
  • Porto Santo
  • Ribeira Brava


  • Understand


    Madeira Islands are just a short trip from Europe, to a destination where you can combine holidays on the beach, in the mountains or in the city.
    Discovered early in the 15th century by the Portuguese navigators João Gonçalves Zarco, Tristão Vaz Teixeira and Bartolomeu Perestrelo, Madeira is an "Autonomous Region" of Portugal.

    Get in


    By plane
    Flights arrive in Madeira International Airport (formerly know as Santa Catarina Airport), about 30 minutes from Funchal. The island of Porto Santo's airport is just a 15 minute flight from Madeira International Airport.

    Madeira International Airport Codes: LPMA or FNC

    The following Airline companies fly regularly to Madeira International Aiport: TAP Portugal , Portugália , SATA , British Airways , Lufthansa , Austrian Airlines , Air France , First Choice Airways , Thompson , LTU , Thomas Cook , Condor , Niki , SAS , Sterling , Transavia , My Travel , Binter.

    By boat
  • Cruise Ship
  • There is a car ferry between Porto Santo and Madeira, two hours one way. Ferry Service Funchal-Porto Santo


  • Get around
  • Buses Recommended to get a 7 days bus ticket, access to all Funchal City routes, 17.50 EUR (March 2007)
  • Taxis
  • Car rental Renting a car is a great way to see the island. All European rules of the road apply in Madeira. Roads outside of Funchal can be windy and steep and gas stations rare.


  • Talk

    While English is more common than in Portugal, people will always appreciate it if you try and learn a few words of Portuguese.
    See
  • Levadas -- An impressive system of aqueducts built in the 1900s to bring water from the mountains to cropland.
  • Cabo Girão -- one of the world's highest ocean cliffs (590m/1,935 ft. above sea level), you'll easily realize the island's Edenlike quality
  • Jardim Botânico -- Funchal Botanical garden
  • São Vicente Caves -- volcanic caves where you can visit lava tubes
  • Jardim do Monte Palace -- Magnificent gardens of the former Monte Palace hotel
  • Jardim Orquídea - Orchid garden
  • Madeira Story Centre -- The best way to learn about Madeira's history and culture


  • Do

  • Golf -- Santo da Serra Golf, Palheiro Golf, Porto Santo Golf

  • Sailing

  • Snorkeling -- Porto Santo Sub

  • Scuba diving

  • Ecotours -- Madeira Ecotours

  • Hiking -- Nature Meetings

  • Surfing -- The Atlantic offers waves for moderate to experienced surfers.

  • Bird...



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    Hotels in Madeira
    Quinta Perestrello Score 8.625 from 10 reviews
    Rua Dr. Pita, nr 3 8.63/10
    The Quinta Perestrello offers 37 rooms (all with private facilities, air conditioning, cable television and double glazing), some of which in the main house. ... more
     
    The Cliff Bay Score 9.025 from 12 reviews
    Estrada Monumental, 147 9.03/10
    Ample social areas, snooker room, reading and TV rooms, conference rooms, outdoor swimming pools at sea level, outdoor and indoor swimming heated pools, Spa at the Cliff Bay with health well-being and beauty treatments, diving club and diving lessons. ... more
     
    Hotel Raga Score 7.9 from 10 reviews
    Estrada Monumental, nº 302 7.9/10
    Restaurant L’Horizon serves international cuisine and can cater for up to 130 guests. Start your day at the breakfast buffet, available from 07:30 to 10:30 or enjoy eating lunch on the terrace. Guests can choose from an à la carte menu during 12:30 and 15:00. Dinner is served from 18:30 to 21:30. L’Horizon Bar boasts sea views and is the perfect spot to sample light meals and snacks. Open daily from 17:00 to 24:00, the bar features live music most nights. The pool bar is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00. ... more
     
    Dorisol Mimosa Score 6.725 from 7 reviews
    Rua da Casa Branca 6.73/10
    This hotel complex is situated in Madeira’s main tourist area. It is only 300m away from the sea and it offers a free courtesy bus connection to and from Funchal (2km away). The hotel has magnificent views of Funchal´s bay. In the area there is a wide variety of restaurants and bars. There are banks, a pharmacy and other shops in the neighbourhood of the hotel. ... more
     
     Residencial Funchal Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Rua Do Hospital Velho Nº 19 A 0/10
    Residencial Funchal does not have any services or facilities with food and beverages. However, there is a wide selection of restaurants, coffee shops, bakery stores and supermarkets just a 2-minute walking away. ... more
     
    More hotels in Madeira

    West Algarve Discovery Tour - Silves, Lagos, Sagres, Cape St Vincent 7 hours

    Discovery Tour of the West Algarve

    Begin your tour in Silves, the once Moorish capital of the Algarve. Crusaders on their way to the Holy Land played an important role in the conquest of the Algarve in the 13th century. See the Cathedral, the castle and the archaeological museum.

    Travel to Lagos - known to many as the pot of gold, because of its yellow rocks along the coast. Known from 228 AD, Lagos was the scene of Roman and Cartage people signing the contract that fastened Ebro as the border among them.

    Your next stop is Sagres, the most south-westerly village in mainland Europe. Henry the Navigator is thought to have had his headquarters (his so-called "School of Navigation") in the vicinity of Sagres, though the exact location is not known.

    The Cape St Vincent is steeped in history and this once windswept place of suggested beauty is now the end of the line, a well beloved place of considerable interest to botanists and bird watchers.

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    Lisbon Cityline - Hop on Hop off Bus Tour 1 day

    Rossio, Lisbon

    The Lisbon Cityline Bus is the most convenient way to discover Lisbon! Get a great view of the most interesting and attractive sights of the city including Jeronimos Monastery, Tower of Belem and the Monument of the Discoveries.

    With guided commentary along the route, you can make the most of your visit to the city. Come and enjoy yourself while you discover "much more than a tour" in Lisbon.

    You can hop on and off as many times as you like throughout the day, at any of the 13 designated stops.

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    Half Day Sightseeing Tour of Monchique and Silves 6 hours

    Half Day Sightseeing Tour of Monchique and Silves

    Discover the ancient city of Silves where you will visit the impressive Moorish Castle dating back to the 11th century, and the 12th century Cathedral.

    At Foia, the highest point in the Algarve there is some great opportunities to capture magnificent views of the Algarve on film, so don't forget your camera!

    Next you will continue to the typical village of Monchique located in a scenic range of rounded hills. In Monchique you will have free time to spend shopping for local handicrafts such as woven baskets, traditional Roman stools, and the famous local cured ham "Presunto de Monchique".

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