Madeira is a sub-tropical archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and is an autonomous region of Portugal made of two islands, Madeira and Porto Santo. Its is a popular destination for tourists of all ages where you can enjoy this small pieace of paradise in the the sea, mountains or in the main city.
Hiking, Sailing, Surfing, Snorkelling and Scuba Diving are some of the best things to do and explore the magnificent island. You can also hop on to the cable car to see the views of Funchal that takes you up to the Botanical Garden or the Monte Palace. You can spend an entire day hiking and get from Pico Arieiro to the highest peak of Madeira to Pico Ruivo.
The Island is famous for Madeira wine, embroidery artisans, exotic flowers, tropical fruits, striking scenery and its most spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks, considered the biggest in the world by the Guinness Book of Records. Holidays to Funchal are worth a visit with its relaxed atmosphere and blue skies.
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MADEIRA INFORMATION
Currency
Euro
Language
Portuguese
Time Zone
GMT+1.00
Avg. Flight Time
2h 45m
Peak Travel
May-October
Price of a pint
£2.50
MORE ABOUT MADEIRA
Explore The Old Town Of Funchal
Funchal is biggest town of Madeira where most of the city's shops and restaurants are located. You can enjoy nightlife in a beautiful atmosphere with bars and restaurants in the old town of Funchal .
Apart from famous wines of Madeira is the Puncha, a local drink made of rum, lemon and honey that you will find nowhere else that in Madeira. You can visit and explore many historic sites, museums and botanical gardens or just enjoy the views from the cable car.
Dolphins & Whale Watching
Madeira is one of the best places to see whales in southern Europe and there are several types of whales that can be seen throughout the year. Over 20 different kinds of Dolphins can be seen in Madeira.
There are several companies that provide Dolphin and Whale watching tours from Funchal and are much easier to plan and watch out for the wonderful and playful Dolphins jumping and splashing as you sail smoothly.
Levada Walking
Levadas are the water channels that run throughout the island, providing the lands with fresh water from the mountains and you can explore the enchanting laurel forest and spectacular natural scenery.
Levada walks are very popular and one of the most exciting experiences to have on the island.There are various types of levadas throughout Madeira like Rabacal 25 Fountains, Caldeirao Verde, Levada do Rei King Walk and Levada do Alecrim Walk.
Diving & Adventure Sporting
The climate of Madeira makes it a perfect spot for many adventure activities like canyoning and mountain biking but the biggest adrenaline rush here comes in the form of paragliding which is very famous and is one of the biggest attractions.
Madeira has become one of the top choices for diving in Europe. There are many certified diving schools which take you to deep inside the water to explore the amazing underwater species hiding inside the rocks like octopuses, groupers and much more.