Madeira The tropical archipelago of Madeira, part of Portugal, is an enchanting and magical holiday destination with warm summers and mild comfortable winters located in the Atlantic Ocean 1000km southwest of Lisbon and 800km from the coast of Africa.
The Madeira archipelago, of volcanic origins, consists of the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo and some uninhabited islands. This tropical archipelago has so much to offer, from amazing and breathtaking landscapes and stunning coastal scenery, beautiful beaches and picturesque villages to historical monuments and a wealthy cultural heritage ready for you to explore.
Madeira's Atlantic location invites you to practice a wide range of water activities including fishing, sailing, skiing, diving, surfing and even whale and dolphin spotting! Walking in the Madeira archipelago is also popular and other activities include helicopter flights, riding and golf. Theme parks and water parks are also popular amongst the tourists.
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Holiday destinations in Madeira, Portugal.
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Holiday Reviews:
9 Charming hotel, great staff
Azad
Just returned from a delightful 2 week break at the Tivoli Ocean Park. I could not fault this hotel...read more7 Waterfront Location
Dot
A quiet place, not much in the way of nightlife but there are enough bars, restaurants and shops to...read more7 Porto Santo paradise
Lily
Took a ferry trip to Porto Santo (it's about 2hr 30min) - a divine little island which is definitel...read more
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Latest Portugal-Madeira Holiday Reviews
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Funchal, Madeira, Portugal Holiday Review - Charming hotel, great staff
Submitted by: Azad
Date of travel: 17-September-2007
Just returned from a delightful 2 week break at the Tivoli Ocean Park. I could not fault this hotel in any way, staff were friendly and facilities exceptional. It’s located on the sea front on a bit of a slope and Funchal 'centre' is about a 40minute walk away, this may bother some but I quite enjoy the walk. The only negative was the noise; they’re doing construction either side of the hotel at the mo and it starts at 8am.
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Machico, Madeira, Portugal Holiday Review - Waterfront Location
Submitted by: Dot
Date of travel: 14-August-2007
A quiet place, not much in the way of nightlife but there are enough bars, restaurants and shops to keep you entertained. Stayed in the Dom Pedro Baía Club Hotel which overlooks the beach of Machico Bay, it’s an old hotel but the rooms are clean and comfortable just make sure you get a room with a balcony. Food is ok but the choice is fairly limited. Leisure facilities are excellent and there’s a separate pool for children. The resort is surrounded by lots of nature, it offers a superb base for walking.
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Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal Holiday Review - Porto Santo paradise
Submitted by: Lily
Date of travel: 01-July-2007
Took a ferry trip to Porto Santo (it's about 2hr 30min) - a divine little island which is definitely worth a visit. The island is only 14km long and 5km wide, and famous for its 9km of golden sand beach which is situated on the south of the island. Water sports here are outstanding; you’re spoilt for choice… there’s game fishing, diving, canoeing, sailing and much more. Nice trip but not much else to do if you don’t want to be on the beach!
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