Throughout the year the Madeira Islands - the Drifting Garden in the Atlantic - have plenty of colour, and provide a stimulating setting for walkers of all abilities. Networked by narrow watercourses - levadas - that in themselves provide unlimited walking, the heart of Madeira increases to exceptional and excellent volcanic peaks, rugged walking at its best, however rugged walking that is reversed by easier options and seaside walking that actually is awesome.

The islands of Madeira are a microcosm of beauty, a location where flora and animals are plentiful both throughout the island and in the depths of the surrounding seas.

You can not quit working to like the place. However do not take our word for it, come and see on your own. SPECIAL GUIDELINE: Porto Santo, divine rest

The island of Porto Santo, lies simply 40 Kilometres northeast of Madeira, and has a whole variety of natural healthy functions. A perpetual stretch of sandy yellow beach is bathed by a transparent blue warm sea which heals and rejuvenates mind and body.

I recommend the Hotel Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa *****, you can book this hotel with us madeira holidays beginning for simply Euro 35,- per person including breakfast and all taxes.

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I had actually always end up being mindful of Madeira as an island that was out there off the African coast nevertheless only old individuals went there and the weather condition might be dodgy. However I got the opportunity to visit it at the end of January this year and how wrong was my understanding. It is a sensational island with various and magnificent surroundings - mountains, valleys, tropical gardens, golf courses, wind surfing. There is plenty to do even in the evening time with a considerable choice of dining facilities and a lot of bars with music and club. So I discovered that it is not just for the over 70s.

Madeira is actually suitable for anybody searching for an unwinded, safe laid back trip. You can make it as eventful or as tranquil as you dream. I found the cost of eating in restaurants and beverages actually affordable - absolutely a lot more inexpensive than here. There is an exceptional range of dining establishments. The hotels are excellent especially the 4 + 5 star ones. The 3 star hotels are what to do in madeira tidy and extremely well run and usage fantastic value. All hotels have huge gardens and pool ... there are no excellent beaches around the Lido and Funchal area despite the fact that you can swim from the rocks at specific hotels, I discovered the Madeiran people extremely friendly and the truth that 80% of them work in tourism implies that they will effort to please everyone, because their jobs depend on outstanding friendly safe and courteous service.

When I was there at the end of January people were sunbathing for about 4 hrs each day. Yes there is rain as will be seen from the lavish plants nevertheless there is lots of sunlight and it never ever gets too hot. If you have done all the normal sun places like The Canaries, Spain, Portugal etc then for a quality location deal Madeira a shot. There is a direct flight from Dublin every Sunday.