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Places to visit Madeira+

  • Madeira

  • Funchal

    The capital of Madeira, located in a well sheltered bay in the south-east, Funchal recalls Portugal while also evoking the ambience of an island far away. This city of around 100,000 residents offers a

    Explore Funchal

  • Porto Moniz

    Porto Moniz was named after one of the first settlers to come here: Francisco Moniz. The city is a small seaside town that attracts tourists but also the locals for its natural water holes, wonderful for

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  • Porto Santo

    Porto Santo is famous for its long beach stretching 4 miles to the south of the island. The 'little sister' of Madeira, this island is located 23 miles to its north-east. A well-kept secret, Porto Santo

    Explore Porto Santo

  • Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz is a small town of less than 30 000 inhabitants. Located on the eastern coast of the island of Madeira, 11 miles away from the capital of Funchal. The city is famous mainly for its airport,

    Explore Santa Cruz

  • Santana

    Located on the northern coast of the island of Madeira, the small town of Santana is inhabited by some 8000 people. It is located about 22 miles away from the island capital of Funchal. Between the sea

    Explore Santana

In brief+

Weekly budget
£300
Flight budget
£250
Flight duration
5h 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Euro
Language(s)
Portuguese

Overview

Madeira

The volcanic origins of the archipelago of Madeira make it a true paradise for hikers in search of wild, untamed landscapes. Its multiple levadas, the island's network of irrigation canals, offer unforgettable walks through tunnels dug into the mountains and along hidden forest paths. Its subtropical climate allows the island to enjoy mild temperatures all year round. Those looking for miles of sandy beaches should head to Porto Santo. The island is still untouched by mass tourism, only a few hotels have set up shop.

pros

  •  Cost of living: as on mainland Portugal, the cost of living is lower than in the UK.
  •  The subtropical climate, which only a few hours flight away, allows you to enjoy the sun even in the middle of winter.

cons

  •  The luxury hotels, night clubs and glitz take away from the natural beauty of Funchal.
  •  Given the size of the archipelago, it is difficult to avoid noisy tourists and partygoers of all nationalities.

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Our Editorial team's advice

For lovers of sailing, touring the archipelago is a real treat. Arrival into the bay of Funchal, nicknamed the ?pearl of the ocean' is a magnificent sight. One of the main activities of the archipelago is fishing and game fishing trips out to sea can be arranged from Funchal. This is something you must include on your itinerary if you want to make the most of the sea and spend some quality time with the locals.

Contrary to its reputation, Madeira is not an island simply for lazing around. Its volcanic origins explain the presence of the high mountains and their valleys from which paths follow the irrigation canals known as levadas. To cover any part of the 1,400 miles of treks available make sure you have packed some good walking shoes! The trek leading to the summit of Pico Ruivo requires a lot of physical effort but is instantly rewarded by the stunning view from the top.

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Easyvoyage heads to Portguese island, Madeira!

Easyvoyage heads to Portguese island, Madeira!

Of a volcanic origin, the archipelago of Madeira is a true paradise for hikers hungry for wild landscapes. Its multiple levadas, the island's network of irrigation canals, offer unforgettable strolls through tunnels dug into the mountains and along lost paths in the forest. Its subtropical climate allows ...

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Atlantic add extra Madeira flights for 2012

Specialist Portugal tour operator Atlantic Holidays has announced that it is to add several new flights to its Madeira schedule between May and October of this year. Currently flying to the island from a handful of major city airports, the company will add a total of 17 new flights from 10 new airports around the country, including Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff. This year there will be an additional

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