Holidays in Madeira
Dramatic landscapes, lush vegetation, traditional charm and peace and tranquillity are just a few of the things that a holiday to Madeira has to offer.
Madeira holidays may not be able to offer endless sandy beaches, but this unique islands vibrant flora and fauna, superb levada walks and fascinating coastline will certainly make up for it and ensure a superb holiday.
The atmosphere is very relaxed, the golf courses challenging and water sport choices endless on a Madeira holiday. There are some superb cheap Madeira holidays on offer most of the year, and cheap holiday prices can be found.
Funchal, is a vibrant city stretching from the deep harbour, which is visited by many cruise ships, into the hills. The streets, some steep, are cobbled, and elegant mansions and beautiful plants add to the unique atmosphere. Canico is a quieter option suited to those who appreciate the rural beauty. The town centre has a variety of restaurants and shops, and a pretty Baroque church.
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The EU Blue Flag has been awarded to the Barreirinha Complex in Funchal’s old town and there is a man made sandy beach on the south west coast at Calheta but there are many superb small pebble beaches with clear crystal water all around Madeira. However, if you would like to combine a holiday in Madeira with a sandy beach holiday, look no further than the neighbouring island of Porto Santo. Porto Santo is a paradise for beach lovers with a nine mile stretch of the softest sands, thought to have therapeutic qualities, and is just two hours away from Madeira by boat.
Explore Madeira
Walkers and hikers repeatedly return on a Madeira holiday year after year. Trails have been marked for different abilities of walkers to enjoy the fascinating scenery of Madeira. For more adventure, there are some superb mountain bike routes, again set for varying abilities which are great for all the family. Horse riding, diving and sailing are other sports that will assist you in exploring the island on your Madeira holiday, as well as helicopter trips and dolphin or whale watching tours.
Madeira holidays offer a unique island holiday; at lowcostholidays.com we don’t believe in Madeira package holidays, we believe that all holidays should be tailor made to suit our customers. Book a holiday that suits your tastes and budget this year with lowcostholidays.com.