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Holidays to Madeira Island, Portugal
The Portugese island of Madeira is situated about 620 miles west of Lisbon and just under 500 miles from the coast of Africa. Part of an archipelago of volcanic islands including Porto Santo, Madeira enjoys a subtropical climate with average temperatures ranging from 16 - 25°c. Lying in the path of the warm Gulf Stream, Madeira's summers are warm and winters mild, making it a perfect year-round holiday destination.
For a relatively small island Madeira has a lot to offer. Rugged coast lines, fantastic scenery, beautiful beaches, and picturesque villages can all be enjoyed on holidays to Madeira, along with visits to exciting volcanic caves. The attractive island capital, Funchal, is also worth seeing, with its pretty squares, streets, and historical monuments.
Madeira beach holidays are very popular, but exploring the interior of the island, its ancient culture and beauty is a favourite pastime for visitors. There are alluring gardens and many impressive cathedrals, churches, and galleries. The gorgeous little harbour at Camara de lobos, five km west of Funchal, is well worth seeing. This pretty fishing port was Winston Churchill's favourite holiday spot in the 1950s and a subject for many of his paintings. Another favourite tourist activity is to get a cable car up to the tiny hilltop village of Monte, and slide back to Funchal on a wicker toboggan ride. Madeira tourist information giving details on what to do, things to see, and where to stay, is readily available.
Gastronomes will be more than satisfied with the cuisine of Madeira. Sea-food, sword-fish, and tuna are often to be found on menus, as is fried corn and espetadas. Similar to kebabs, espetadas consist of chunks of meat and vegetables grilled on spits. Washed down with a glass of Madeira wine and followed by Madeiran honey cake, what could be more delicious? [back]
Holidays in Madeira, Accommodation
Madeira hotels are some of the best in Europe, and whether you've made hotel reservations or are opting for last minute travel and a cheap holiday, the island is a great place for a vacation at any time of year. There are regular flights to Madeira from several UK airports, and if you're after cheap travel, tickets are usually available at any time of year.
Cheap holidays to Madeira are easy to find, and hotels in Madeira are of a high standard.
The Oasis Atlantic, Madeira, is an ideal place for family holidays. Hotel Oasis Atlantic is just a few metres from the beach in the fishing village of Canico de Baixo. It has a wealth of superb facilities including two restaurants, a snack bar, and cocktail bar, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, solarium, and gym. There's also cable TV and internet connection.
The Savoy Hotel Madeira has panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Funchal. Surrounded by subtropical trees and flowers, the Savoy boasts a heated fresh-water swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, sports and leisure facilities. It has comfortable, modern, air-conditioned bedrooms, an a la carte restaurant, coffee shop, and bars.
The Madeira Regency Palace Hotel is a five star establishment situated high on the cliff-top above Funchal. Offering beautiful views over the Atlantic, and of Cabo Girao (the highest sea cliff in Europe), its a traditional Portugese colonial-style building with beautiful tropical gardens. The Regency Palace has excellent restaurants and a number of comfortable bars, including a themed 'classic car' bar surrounded by a classic car collection, as well as Ferrari miniatures.
The hotel also has excellent swimming, and health and fitness facilities. There are two large outdoor pools, an indoor pool, tennis, a bowling green and a gym, plus a spa including sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, and beauty treatments.
Madeira holidays clearly come in a variety of styles of comfort, from the absolute height of luxury in five star hotels, to cheap holidays for families and those on a budget. [back]
Weather on Madeira Holidays
Madeira weather is perfect for holiday makers. The island has a very comfortable climate: never too hot, averaging around 24°c in the summer months, with minimum temperatures of 17°c. And in the winter temperatures only drop by about 4°c. There is some rain which explains the abundant greenery and stunning beauty of the island. [back]
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