Madeira Holidays

Regularly voted Europe’s Leading Island Destination & World’s Leading Island Destination, this tropical hotspot will have you in awe from the moment you step on its volcanic black sands, stroll its colourful cobbled streets and hike its mountainous landscape. With everything from mountains to seaside vistas in a relatively small space, Madeira is an ideal destination for visitors who wish to try a variety of activities and explore without spending too much time travelling.

The capital, Funchal, is particularly geared toward tourists and every amenity imaginable is available for visitors. It is also the location of one of the biggest fireworks displays in the world on New Year’s Eve which can be seen from several viewpoints at the marina in Funchal or from a cruise ship out on the water. During the rest of the year, golfing, sailing and a wide variety of other water activities are popular, as is trekking. Boat tours also come highly recommended, and one of the most popular is the trip out to Porto Santo, one of Madeira’s smallest islands. Here you’ll find excellent trekking, horse riding, snorkelling and sunbathing.

The year round warm climate of Madeira makes it an attractive holiday location with a moderate climate ranging from approximately 19°C in winter to 25°C in the summer. Rainfall averages less than an inch per month in the summer, rising to four inches during the winter. There is no real rainy period and even in winter there is dry weather and plenty of sunshine to enjoy.

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Euro € Currency Euro €
Portugese Language Portugese
GMT+0.00 Time Zone GMT+0.00
4 hours Avg. Flight Time 4 hours
May-October Peak Travel May-October
£2.00 Price of a pint £2.00
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Food and drink in Madeira

Embrace local traditions by sampling Madeira wine straight from the vineyards, combining flavours such as roasted nuts, citrus, caramel or cinnamon to create a concoction of flavours, which will tantalise the taste buds of any wine enthusiast.

 

Now mix honey, lemon, sugar, Aguardente de Cana (distilled alcohol usually rum produced from the island’s sugar canes) to...more

Beautiful beaches in Madeira

Made up of grey pebbles and volcanic sands, the beaches in Madeira are naturally beautiful.

 

Even in the winter months this Portuguese coast enjoys warm sea water at temperatures of around 22°C – perfect for swimming and watersports.

 

However, if you choose a holiday to Machico, Praia de Calheta Beach was one of the first artificial sand spots on the island and...more

Stunning Sights

Places to see in Madeira! Plan your vacation before you arrive! Discover the best tourist attractions and wonderful sights.

 

Botanical Gardens

 

Wander among fantastic flowers, trees and plants found only on the Atlantic islands at the Botanical Gardens Madeira in Funchal. Like tropical fruit? The mango and papaya trees will leave you feeling hungry – yum. Parakeets...more

Things to do in Madeira

When you’ve got wine tasting, legendary botanical gardens and colourful markets at your fingertips it can be hard to know what amazing adventures to head on first. With that in mind, here are a few of our favourites.

 

Soak up one-of-a-kind views in a Funchal Cable Car 

 

Travel 3,200 metres above the city of Funchal, where fascinating sights of the island’s...more

2 Full Day & 1 Half Day Madeira Island Tours - from £55pp

Your tour itinerary includes 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day excursion. To book your excursions, please contact us to add on to your holiday. Full details of the tours and the available days the below:-

 

Pico dos Barcelos /Eira do Serrado / Cristo Rei (Mondays & Thursdays afternoon (Half Day))
This excursion calls first at Pico dos Barcelos, which enjoys...more

2 Full Day & 1 Half Day Levada Walking Tours - from £55pp

Your tour itinerary includes 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day excursion. To book your excursions, please contact us to add on to your holiday. Full details of the tours and the available days the below:-

 

Levada Walks

 

Walk No. 1 – Queimadas / Caldeirão Verde (Mondays)
Walking Time: 05:00 (Full Day)
Difficulty degree: Easy /Moderate – Distance: 13Km
Very...more

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