Madeira is a popular year-round resort, famous for its Madeira wine, exotic flowers, tropical fruits and embroidery artisans. Madeira is satiated with colour, smiles and a pleasant year-round climate, so be sure to book early and let HotelTravel.com make it easy for you.
Madeira (The Purple Island) has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site as its laurisilva forests are absolutely breathtaking. The island itself is a visual feast as it has amazing landscapes, spectacular beaches and ominous volcanic caves. The colourful outdoor markets offer great opportunities for finding that special 'treasure'. HotelTravel.com customers will find that the hotels on the island are designed with comfort in mind to ensure a memorable stay.
Madeira, an archipelago belonging to Portugal, is located in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It’s made up of a number of islands, of which only Madeira Island and Porto Santo are habited. As tourist destinations, both islands draw visitors in significant numbers across the year, largely on account of the fantastic weather but also with their impressive selection of cultural attractions and manmade activity centres.
With great weather for the better part of the year, Madeira is an ideal destination for those who enjoy spending time outdoors and equally for families with little ones who like to occupy themselves with fun activities. The Aquaparque in Santa Cruz and the Madeira Theme Park in Porto Moniz are arguably the highlights of the manmade attractions, but for all-round appeal the beaches come top.
Madeira’s selection of interesting things to see is a varied one, providing something for all tastes. Madeira Island is where you’ll find the bulk of sights of interest, including the ancient churches of Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista and Se Cathedral as well as the fascinating Sao Vicente Caves. A ride on the island’s cable car is a must if you want great views and a better idea of the island’s geographical layout.
Madeira Funchal Airport is the main gateway to the archipelago for overseas visitors and can be found 16 kilometres from the city. The single-terminal airport maintains connections with major EU cities, including London, Amsterdam, Berlin and Brussels, as well as with the Canary Islands. The airport terminal is relatively modern and provides well for passengers in terms of its selection of amenities and services.
Banks: 08.00 to 15.00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08.00 to 20.00, Monday to Friday; 09.00 to 21.00, Saturday
Government Offices: 09.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 17.30, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 08.30 to 13.00 and 15.00 to 18.00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09.00 to 13.00 and 15.00 to 19.00, Monday to Friday; 09.00 to 13.00, Saturday
