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Opening HoursMadeira Holidays: An Overview
A volcanic outcrop in the Atlantic Ocean, 500 miles southwest of its parent country Portugal, Madeira is an outstandingly beautiful island with a wonderful sub-tropical climate. The year-round warmth provided by Madeira's special micro-climate makes it an ideal holiday destination, with a wide array of activities on offer, from windsurfing to mountain-biking, paragliding and big-game fishing. Madeira is also a renowned destination for walking or hiking. All in all, what was once known as 'God's waiting room' (thanks to the number of visitors of an elderly persuasion) has become somewhere that waits for no man.
Madeira's mountain slopes are irrigated by a network of small canals known as 'levadas', which criss-cross the island. There are over 1,000 miles of these in total, and they double as superb walkways, taking you through dramatic landscapes and past small villages with their vineyards and terraced fields.
Funchal is the small, largely pedestrianised, capital city. Its unspoiled cobbled streets host hundreds of bars, cafés, and restaurants, plus excellent shopping and plenty of cultural attractions. Its hotel scene has improved dramatically in recent years too; with unashamed luxury on hand, as well as more fashion-conscious design options and peaceful rural quintas available in the countryside around the city too. In short, Madeira offers the full package for those seeking short-haul luxury holidays.
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We had a splendid week, the hotel was very comfortable, the garden lovely, the pool area very clean and well kept and the staff charming. So all in all a memorable week! Thank you for all your help.
We found we enjoyed Madeira more than we expected. Funchal has charm and our hotel was an oasis of tranquility, with a very pretty and extensive garden. We could eat breakfast out on a terrace with views and lush vegetation all round, dishes of exotic fruits and charming service.
The food was better in Madeira than on mainland Portugal. Simple, fresh, rustic dishes but full of flavour. Our favourite restaurant was the Londres, where the locals ate. We then went for extensive walks on the marvelous levadas - quite hairy at times, if you looked down, but peaceful and rather beautiful.
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We had a great time in Madeira! Very relaxing, the hotel was beautiful and the food was great. It was more of a chill holiday than an adventure, so the quiet and calm of Choupana Hills was most welcome. We went to the black sand beach at Priai Formosa and took a catamaran tour for whale/dolphin sightings. Great fun. Overall, it was just what we needed. Thank you!
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