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Madeira 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.
Why we think you’ll love it
- The hundreds of miles of levadas or canal paths that criss-cross the island are perfect for walkers, although some may not be so good for vertigo sufferers
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Luxury Holidays to Madeira: The Detail
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.
A note on price
A weekend getaway to central Lisbon will start from £400 per person including return flights and transfers. On the other end of the spectrum, a two week long luxury family holiday for four staying in a top hotel in Sagres in a two bedroom suite with private pool will cost around £9,000. Learn more about our pricing
Weather in January
- Average Temp. — 11°C / 51°F
- Rainfall — 10cm / 4.1 inches
- Water Temp. — 15°C / 59°F
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Casa Velha do Palheiro
Madeira
Originally a hunting lodge built for an infamous Madeiran count who blew his fortune, Casa Velha was subsequently bought and turned into a boutique hotel that’s now part of the Relais & Chateaux portfolio.
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Quinta Casa Branca
Madeira
Just around the corner from Reid’s Palace sits Quinta Casa Branca, built around a beautiful private botanical garden.
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Quinta Jardins do Lago
Madeira
This beautiful quinta is situated on a hilltop just outside the historic city of Funchal. Built in the 18th century, during the Napoleonic wars, General Beresford, the commander of the British forces on the island, chose it as his residence.
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Wine Tasting
Madeira
Madeira wine might not be everyone’s particular cup of grog, but the history surrounding its evolution is fascinating.
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Carro de Cesto
Madeira
Who said Madeira was boring? If you want to try a novel form of transport, take the cable-car from Funchal
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