Ribeira Brava Holidays in 2013

One of the best ways of seeing the town is to take a walking tour through its streets and across the beautiful surrounding landscape and the coastline. You can spend your days lazing on the beach in the sun, or you can venture out onto the ocean with some of the water sports on offer, such as wind surfing, sailing, surfing and fishing.

Ribeira Brava offers a quiet and laid back night life, which is ideal for families on holiday. You can enjoy some Portuguese cuisine in the local restaurants, which also offer some delicious fresh sea food. Plenty of the restaurants offer child sized portions, as well as international and British dishes for little ones.

The Hotel do Campo is found looking out over the island, with peaceful surrounds that are ideal for a stay with all the family. Set amongst a beautiful landscape of gardens, the hotel sits on the outskirts of Ribeira Brava and boasts an outdoor swimming pool with a poolside snack bar and sunbathing terrace.

The manmade beach in Ribeira Brava is a great spot to enjoy some lazy days together, or you can venture out into the sea with some water sports, such as sailing and wind surfing. There is plenty of opportunity to dine out in the local restaurants and shop in the charming boutiques in the town centre.

Ribeira Brava enjoys a laid back nightlife that is perfect for enjoying with your loved one. You can spend an evening with a glass of wine overlooking the beach, or you can try one of the local restaurants that serve traditional Madeiran and Portuguese cuisine. For some livelier nights, head into the island’s capital, Funchal.

Couples will love a stay in the Dorisol Pousada Dos Vinhaticos, a beautiful rustic hotel with only 11 rooms. Set in the heart of the Serr d’Agua, it boasts phenomenal views across the countryside and has a fine restaurant where you can enjoy regional and international cuisine over a romantic meal under the stars on the terrace.

You can spend your days on the beach, lazing under the sun and topping up your sun tan. If you wish to venture into the water, the jetty offers easy access for swimming, and there are water sports available along the coast, such as surfing, wind surfing, sailing and fishing.

Madeira’s coast provides some ideal conditions for surfing, many of which can be reached easily from Ribeira Brava. Porto da Cruz is a charming village found on the island’s northeast coast, it is renowned for its choppy seas, which are great for surfing. Machico is Madeira’s oldest town and also offers a coastline that is perfect for surfing.

Enotel Baia is a charming hotel that sits looking out over the ocean. As well as enjoying a peaceful environment, it is set against a stunning backdrop of mountains. Guests of the hotel can enjoy activities such as canoeing, deep sea fishing and golf, or they can laze by the beautiful outdoor pool.