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Holidays to Madeira
Parks, gardens and lovely Levada trails
The picturesque island of Madeira is a haven for nature lovers. This Portuguese island off the north-west coast of Africa is gorgeously decorated with bright and colourful flowers.
Madeira’s weather is often warm enough to sit outside with a meal or a coffee and enjoy the island’s views. Sparkling seas, bursting colours and faraway sailing boats are typical sights. The island’s landscape is best appreciated whilst relaxing with a glass of local wine at sundown, so why not take a holiday in Madeira and experience her beautiful sunsets for yourself?
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Highlights of holidays to Madeira
Indulge your green-fingered side by discovering the native plants at one of the island’s many public gardens, where you can also spot birds unique to Madeira. Or perhaps spend your time on holiday in Madeira exploring Funchal’s modern cafes and restaurants for a city-break atmosphere.
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Found on a slope overlooking the city of Funchal and the shimmering waves of the Atlantic beyond, this beautiful botanical garden is well worth a visit regardless of your own thoughts on gardening, but especially so if you happen to possess a green thumb. The immaculately kept terraced gardens are the ideal way to explore at a pace that suits you, and with themed sections like the succulent garden, the indigenous plants section and many more besides, there is always something florally interesting waiting to be discovered. It’s also a focus for conservation, with endangered plants cultivated with a view to reintroduction into their native habitats.
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Key Madeira travel information
Madeira is located in the Atlantic Ocean, over 600 miles south of Portugal and over 400 miles west of Africa.
Yes, Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal.
It takes just under four hours to fly direct from the UK to Madeira.
Madeira is on the same time as the UK.
Madeira’s currency is the Euro.
Tipping is generally more relied upon as a wage supplement than in other Portuguese destinations, so a generous hand at the end of your meal will be very much appreciated.
You’ll find Portuguese spoken in Madeira, but in the more popular tourist spots you’re likely to find plenty of people who are happy to speak English.
Madeira Island is the largest island in the Madeira Archipelago and is about 286m2 (740km2). The island is about 35 miles (57km) long and 14 miles (22km) wide.
There are two inhabited islands in the Madeira archipelago, Madeira and Porto Santo, as well as two groups of uninhabited islands and islets. The uninhabited islands are the Desertas Islands (Deserta Grande Island, Bugio Island and Ilhéu de Chão) and the Savage Islands.
Yes, Madeira is well known for its beaches. The island has a mix of natural black pebbly beaches, coppery volcanic natural sand and imported golden sandy beaches.
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