Madeira

Madeira holidays

The Pearl of the Atlantic

A visit to Madeira, Europe’s most traditional holiday island destination, is a must for nature lovers. Traditional Portuguese culture, overwhelming beauty and genuine island hospitality await you. This green, subtropical paradise is located 310 miles from the African coast and 620 miles from Europe. Explore by car or on foot the hidden wonders of this beautiful island with its myriad of mysterious mountain ranges covered in sub-tropical vegetation, picturesque coastlines dotted with charming fishing villages and enterprising terraced fields and levadas (irrigation channels) clinging to steep, volcanic hillsides.

The sheer diversity of scenery on an island of such manageable size – only 36 miles by 14 miles (57km by 22km), makes it the ideal holiday destination both for those who wish to take a fly-drive holiday, as well as for those who just want to relax in the sophisticated hotels, country houses and inns with their ever-friendly welcome. Our holidays to this enchanting island feature the capital of Funchal and both coastal and inland locations. These can be combined in a fly-drive arrangement to make the most of your stay.

Bird of Paradise, Madeira

Holidays In Madeira

Madeira is famous for its abundant vegetation: bananas, oranges,  lemons, melons, avocados, passion fruit as well as bougainvillea, jacaranda, orchids and the national flower, the Bird of Paradise. Paths by the original irrigation channels to the terraced fields, known as ‘levadas’, provide unique walking access to the inland mountain terrain.

Area: 801 sq km (320 sq mi)
Length: 57km (35.41 miles)
Width: 22km (13.67 miles)
Population: 247,399 inhabitants
Capital: Funchal

Madeira's climate is mild, with temperatures between 61°F in winter to 72°F in summer (16-22°C), making it the perfect year round holiday destination.

Flights

Flights with TAP Portugal (01 January – 31October 2012) to Funchal

London Gatwick - Funchal - Daily
London Heathrow - Funchal (via Lisbon) -  Daily

Regional flights to Madeira

Direct flights from regional airports using charter and no frills airlines (excluding Ryanair), are available on request. We have produced a list of possible routes to date. Please note that these flights are subject to change. Please telephone us for the latest information on routes, prices and any new destinations.  

Funchal -  Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow, Gatwick, Leeds-Bradford, Luton, Stansted, Manchester & Newcastle.

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Our holidays range from packaged hotel and villa breaks to Greece and Cyprus to bespoke travel itineraries off-the-beaten-track in Europe and beyond.

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