MADEIRA PORTUGAL
MADEIRA ISLAND
Madeira Island is located in the North East Atlantic, 1000 km from Portugal and 600 km from Morocco. Known as the "Pearl of the Atlantic", it has to be one of the most beautiful islands you will ever visit.
The delightful warm climate makes Madeira a sub-tropical paradise and it has become an ideal, all year-round holiday destination for those seeking peace and relaxation.
From the sophistication of the capital City of Funchal to sleepy country villages, from the beaches to the mountains there is enough variety to appeal to everyone.
Terraced hillsides cultivated with vines, bananas, avocados, figs, oranges, mangoes and custard apples grow profusely throughout the island.
Fragrances such as wild fennel and laurel mingle with sea breezes that permeate the ravines sweeping down from the highlands. Flower lovers will be delighted with the immense variety of rare flowers blossoming all over, in a continuous festival of eternal spring. The island is a botanical garden.
Hikers and walkers can enjoy a network with over 2000 km of walks and trails through some of the most stunning, awe-inspiring scenery that you will find anywhere, especially bearing in mind the island's modest size. Golfers will find three magnificent courses to choose from, one of which in the neighbouring Porto Santo Island. Hey Tiger Woods, come on over and tame these courses!
Madeira is well known as one of the best places in the world for deep sea fishing and especially Blue Marlin. Other popular activities are snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, dolphin and whale whatching, surfing, horse riding, tennis, bird watching, and the list is endless of sporting and leisure activities in this island endowed with so much natural beauty.
There is enough variety of hotels and rural homes throughout the islands to suit every budget and taste.
The rugged mountains, the deep ravines, the evergreen, primeval Laurissilva forest, the calm transparent blue waters of the Atlantic, which rejuvenates body and mind, the rich gastronomy and hospitality of the people, all this and much more, helps make visitors feel like kings in Madeira!
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