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Municipalities Madeira : Calheta, Câmara de Lobos, Funchal, Machico, Ponta do Sol, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, Ribeira Brava, Santa Cruz, Santana and São Vicente

Madeira Islands : Madeira Island and Porto Santo Island.

Desertas Islands : Deserta Grande Island, Bugio Island and Chão Islet.

Selvagem Islands : Alto islet, Comprido islet, Fora Islet, Norte Islets, Redondo islet, Palheiro do Mar islet, Palheiro da Terra islet, Selvagem Grande Island and Selvagem Pequena Island.

The name Ilha de Madeira means Wooded Isle and it is easy to see why – this beautiful island in the Atlantic is covered by lush forest and beautiful flowers.

Capital City Madeira : Funchal.


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Holiday Rentals Madeira / Self catering

Interhome   -   Holiday homes in Madeira
All properties are checked on a regular basis. All homes can be booked on-line. Properties are shown by destination.

Hotels in Madeira / Pousadas

  Hotels in Madeira   -   Hotel Guide Madeira
Hotels in Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Porto Moniz, Calheta, São Vicente, Ponta Delgada, Machico, Santo da Serra, Ribeira Brava, Prazeres, Ponta do Sol, and more ...

  Pestana Carlton Madeira *****, Largo António Nobre, 9000-531 Funchal
The Pestana Carlton Madeira is one of the most sophisticated 5-star hotels on the island of Madeira.
The hotel is built on a cliff, on the best location of Funchal, with spectacular views over the bay and the amphitheatre which characterize the city.
Located within 10 minutes walking distance from the city centre, the hotel offers its guests an excellent service, with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, outdoor pools, a solarium area and a landing pier.

  Pousadas   -   lodgings where you can appreciate the traditional regional gastronomy
Dozens of state-run Pousadas, strategically situated in or near major tourist destinations throughout the country, almost invariably offering the most comfortable accommodations and, often, the finest food in the area.

  Dom Pedro Hotels
The Dom Pedro Baia sits in a superb location: the beautiful waterfront of Machico Bay. Machico is the oldest town in Madeira and its bay the first place the early settlers set foot on this wonderful island. The clear and tranquil waters of the bay caress the beautiful  beach  just a short walk away from the hotel on the seafront promenade. A great addition to the many activities you can choose from in Machico.

Natural Park

  West Natural Park of Madeira
Accompanied by mountain guides, who are experts on the fauna, flora and geological characteristics of the island, you can discover here the beauty of the old footpaths and levadas (irrigation system) that cover the island from mountain to coastline. You can also picnic in hidden beautiful places where you truly are 'at one' with nature.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators  

Sovereign Premium Holidays  [ ATOL 230 ]
Flexible Luxury Holidays Madeira. Sovereign is a specialist tour operator with more than 30 years experience.  
Kuoni

Thomas Cook



  Madeira Tourist   -   Island Madeira Information Guide
Gardens & Flowers, Attractions, Big Game Fishing, Boat Trips, Island Tours, Horse Riding, Jeep Safaris, Paragliding, Scuba Diving, Golf, Levada Walks, Mountain Climbing, Mountain Biking, Museums, Funchal Map, Madeira island Map and much more
  Secret Destinations Holidays   -   Madeira & Porto Santo
Off the coast of Africa and north of the Canaries, you can discover the beautiful islands of Madeira and Porto Santo. The scenery is breathtaking wherever you go, be it walking along the old levadas (water canals), golfing, sightseeing, mountaineering, or just relaxing.
There is a vast range of leisure and recreational activities, including many different "festas". Madeira became popular in the eighteenth century and is still a sought after all year round holiday destination.

Travel Guides Madeira / Related books

Travel Guides Madeira  [ amazon.co.uk ]

Transportation / How do I travel to Madeira

  Funchal Airport   -   ANA-Aeroportos

 
Book cheap flights to Madeira / Funchal at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets Madeira / Bargain Flights 
Cheap flight tickets madeira, Price comparison possible

There are buses for getting around Funchal and the whole island.

  Online Maps [ Uni Texas   -   Perry-Castañeda Library   -   Map Collection Europe   ]


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  Turismo da Madeira 

  Turismo 

Why go to Madeira ?

The island of Madeira is lapped by the waters of the gulf stream with warm comfortable summers and mild winters that make it an enchanting holiday destination all year round.
There is a wide range of opportunities to satisfy your leisure requirements. The deep blue Atlantic invites you to go sailing, fishing, water skiing, surfing, diving and of course swimming.

  Funchal   -   Capital City Madeira   -   Municipio do Funchal 
Funchal is the capital of the island and has all the advantages of a city by the sea. Visit the 15th Century Cathedral and the many churches; lose yourself in the colours and scents of the Botanical Gardens; shop for Madeira wine and wicker goods and enjoy fresh fish dishes in restaurants overlooking the Atlantic.

  Calheta   -   http://www.cm-calheta-madeira.pt/
Municipality on the southwest coast of Madeira. Agriculture and the fishery provides the primary sources of income in this area.
  Câmara de Lobos   -   Câmara Municipal de Lobos 
Municipality, parish and city in the south-central coast of the island. Câmara de Lobos is the second largest city by population in Madeira.
  Machico    -   Câmara Municipal de Machico
Junta Freguesia de Machico [ Town Board of Machico ]
  Ponta do Sol   -   Camera Municpal de Ponta do Sol 
  Porto Moniz   -   Camera Municpal de Porto Moniz 
  Porto Santo   -   Camera Municpal de Porto Santo 
  Ribeira Brava   -   Camera Municpal de Ribeira Brava
  Santa Cruz   -   Camera Municpal de Santa Cruz
  Santana   -   Camera Municpal de Santana
  São Vicente   -   Camera Municpal de Sao Vincente

  Caves of São Vicente
  Levadas   -   an irrigation channel or aqueduct specific to the island of Madeira
  Madeira Cable Car
  Paul do Mar
The village is located on the south coast of Madeira Island, right on the water's edge and is spectacularly located with a mountain backdrop [ imagine the fresh and unpolluted air! ].

  News from Madeira   -   Diário de Notícias da Madeira 
  News   -   Jornal da Madeira 
  TV Madeira   -   CaboTv Madeirense  
  University of Madeira   -   Universidade da Madeira
Public university in Funchal.

Cuisine  -  Madeira recipes

  Madeira Gastronomy

  Madeira wine   -   fortified wine made
The wine is produced in a variety of styles and ranges from dry wines which can be consumed on their own as an aperitif, to sweet wines more usually consumed with dessert.

  Madeira wine guide   -   Your first source for any information on Madeira Wine

History of Madeira

  Madeira's history   -   see Wikipedia

Music, Arts & Culture, Events

  Culture Madeira

  Grupo de Folclore de Machico

  Atlantic Festival   -    Festival do Atlântico
The Atlantic Festival is an event that occurs during the month of June in Funchal, Madeira. It has three components: the Madeira Music Festival, the International Fireworks Competition Madeira and performances by philharmonic bands in the city center.
  Carnival in Madeira Island   -   Carnaval na Ilha da Madeira
The Carnival festivities reflect the cultural characteristics of the people of Madeira. Bringing you lots and lots of fun, the Carnival in Madeira is definitely one of the best!
From day one the carnival brings a message of joy, color and youth. Carnival in Madeira has two parades: The floats and bumbling. The first is more sophisticated and requires a creative project on the part of all groups and extras. The second relies on the spontaneous participation of all interested public.
  Flower Festival
Occurs in spring when the flowers are at their best. Already many years one of the biggest attractions in Madeira for both tourists and locals. This exuberant celebration consist of floats that parade in the city center, perfumes the air with a multiplicity of floral odors, spreading an atmosphere out on the streets almost a fairy tale.
  Madeira Gourmet Festival


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