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Madeira weather forecast and travel guide by Cheaperholidays.com.
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 If you’re looking for a holiday Island retreat that is only a few hours from the UK, then a holiday to Madeira is the perfect destination for you.
There are few sand beaches on this green volcanic island, just rock pools and pebbly beaches but the Madeira scenery is spectacular.
Portugal and Madeira holiday search
For the fishermen Madeira has superb deep-sea fishing available, as is the scuba diving on some spectacular wrecks and reefs.
There are also a couple of Championship Golf Courses both 18 hole, plus plentiful tennis and squash for the active amongst you.
 Eating out: Local specialities include fish cooked with banana and meat grilled over al wood fire.
There are also plentiful local wines and the dark moist Madeira cake that's named after the island.
Three course meals are £10, a bottle of wine £4, five litres of water £2 and beers are a £1.
Madeira Holiday resorts. guide.
Funchal
Funchal has no beaces, but is located in a natural rock amphitheatre that rises from the harbour and gently up the hillside slopes. Definitely the centre of Madeiran activity, Funchal has all the amenities you'd expect from a friendly and cosmopolitan resort (boutiques, markets, restaurants, cafes and bars), but with none of the tacky tourist traps you may find in Portugal's livelier holiday resorts.
Canico
A relaxing stay awaits at Canico, where the Old Town is a tree-lined main square surrounded by a cluster of sleepy atmospheric streets, while the newer part of town stands on the cliff-tops with commanding views over the sea.
Machico
Machico was the first point of landing back in 1419 and, although Funchal became the capital, Machico still holds a special place in the islanders' hearts. Its beautiful beach offers excellent swimming and sunbathing, whilst the two forts bear witness to long-forgotten battles with pirate invaders.
Nightlife: Nightlife is very low key and mainly based around the hotels and local bars, plus the island's casino for the Gambler in you.
Shopping: Locally produced woodcarvings and of course the local wines.
Day Trips: There’s the superb 15th century cathedral at Funchal and of course trips around the island to Explore. If you have time explore the canals built to cultivate the dry half of the island.
Tourist office in Madeira
818582
Main language/s
Portuguese
To dial from Madeira call 00
To call to Madeira dial 351
Emergency phone number/s
Police, Fire and Ambulance: 112 British Embassy: (1) 392 4000 / 392 4160 US Embassy: (1) 727 3300
Lost travellers cheques: Thomas Cook: 0505-44-9095
Lost credit cards: VISA: 0800-8-11-824 Mastercard: 0800-8-11-272
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