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Think outdoorsy experiences with a few cultural twists and you’ll be right on the money with holidays to Madeira. Visit this lush little year-round island and you’ll fall in love with its sub-tropical climate, botanical gardens and beautiful levadas (water channels). Its mighty mountain landscape is made for all sorts of sports both on and off dry land, although there are a fair few laidback lidos when it’s time for taking it easy. But let’s talk food and drink. Dishes like garlic-basted espetada kebabs, honey cake, fiery poncha and sweet malmsey wine are local legends, so be sure to tuck in. Fancy afternoon tea, chic bars and boutique shopping? The colourful capital, Funchal, delivers on that front. Look out for quirky British heritage, in a nod to the island’s past. Over in the resort of Canico, a real haven for hikers unfolds through the dramatic coastline and hillside trails. You’ve also got Madeira’s marine reserve, Reserva Natural Parcial do Garajau, right on your doorstep, so look out for the fascinating wildlife. More of a beach bum? You might be best suited to Calheta, where shimmering waters sit alongside two manmade beaches, with soft sands imported from Morocco. It won’t be hard to find a spot to lay down your towel on there! Once you’re all chilled out, how about making the most of the great water sports options? We reckon you’re ready to experience Madeira's magic...
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Funchal, Madeira
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£42.70
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Madeira is famous for its lidos, or outdoor pools, and you’ll find them at Funchal and Caniço. Calheta, meanwhile, offers two man-made golden-sand beaches with stunning mountain views to rival them all. And Machico is home to a lovely beach made from glorious grains imported all the way from the western Sahara.
The sapphire waters around the island are great for surfing, scuba diving and big-game fishing. If you’re searching for something breathtaking, take a boat out to watch the whales and dolphins – there are about 20 species swimming in these waters! On dry land, it’s all about leafy levada walks that’ll make you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise.
Embrace buzzy atmospheres and the party spirit with Madeira’s calendar of events. All year round, there are events and fiestas going on. During May, one of the world’s biggest and best flower festivals brightens the island with parades, markets and exhibitions. And during the festive season, Funchal’s twinkling with extravagant lights and New Year’s Eve marks a night of spectacular fireworks.
Funchal, the capital of Madeira, is a historic town best known for its gorgeous gardens and pretty cobbled streets.
This quaint east coast town is a haven for walking and water sports, so if you’re feeling adventurous, this is the resort for you.
With tailor-made sandy beaches, this irresistibly low-key resort is blissful alright.
Get a taste of the real Madeira in this sleepy shorefront town – the very location where explorers first settled on the island in 1419.
Pebbly beaches don’t often look this dreamy. Stretched around the seafront, Santa Cruz is a sheltered little bay area with marine activities dominating the local scene.
An urban port combining choppy seas with majestic mountain scenery, Caniçal is a true postcard setting.
Tiered green hillsides crown this scenic town. All decked out with authentic touches, Ribeira Brava has forts, town halls and pebbly beaches to admire all day long.
Renowned for its manicured golfing greens, all immaculately preserved, Madeira is a top pick for getting the clubs out.
Sprinkle a bit of magic on your getaway in Camara de Lobos. Sitting pretty on Madeira’s southern shoreline, this traditional terracotta-topped town is bursting with history and tales from a time gone by.
Between Calheta and Ribeira Brava on the sun-kissed south coast sits the picturesque seaside village of Madalena do Mar.
A colourful old town meets dreamy seascapes, a palm-lined beach and banana plantations in this coastal hideaway with a totally tropical twist.
If fairytale bliss is top of your list, then your search is over.
Calheta, Madeira
Madeira
The island’s famous for its flowers. You’ll find out why at the Botanical Gardens in Funchal. These sit right on a hillside, so you’ll also get some unbeatable views of the city. But if you want pure and simple culture, there are many museums, galleries and monasteries to explore.
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Madeira
The natural lava pools in Porto Moniz are a natural phenomenon you won’t find elsewhere. Take a swim and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. Madeira’s levada walks are the real hillside heroes of this archipelago, while whale and dolphin watching is every bit as jaw-dropping as you’d imagine.
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Calheta, Madeira
Funchal has plenty of charming boutiques selling local handicrafts, but there are major malls across the resorts of Madeira. Browse your favourite high street stores, or even opt for a more hands-on shopping experience. The local markets are great for picking up a few bargains and souvenirs.
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Funchal, Madeira
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