MADEIRA



Touristic Information



What to see:



01



Cable Cars



There are several cable cars in Madeira. The most famous one connects the Old Town of Funchal with the top of the Monte hill and Monte Palace Tropical Gardens Park.



02



Monte Palace Tropical Garden



The Monte Palace Madeira occupies an area of 70.000 square meters and houses an huge exotic plant’s collection, coming from all over the world.



03



Lava Pool



Volcanic pools built by nature are Madeira-specific bathing spots. The most famous volcanic pools are the pools in Porto Moniz. Funchal also has its own pool complex called Doca do Cavacas.



04



Pico do Arieiro



Pico do Arieiro (1,818 m) is the third highest peak of Madeira. However, it is easily accessible by car, which makes it one of the most popular attractions on the island.



05



Porto Santo (full day trip)



The island of Porto Santo with large, natural, snow-white, sandy beaches. It is usually possible to return from Porto Santo to Madeira on the same day by ferry.



06



Camara de Lobos



Câmara de Lobos is a frequently visited by tourists, fishing village located on the west of Funchal. It is a picturesque and colorful place.



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About Madeira



Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is an archipelago comprising 4 islands off the northwest coast of Africa. It is known for its namesake wine and warm, subtropical climate. The main island of Madeira is volcanic, green and rugged, with high cliffs, pebbly beaches and settlements on deltas of the Fajã River. Capital Funchal has botanic gardens and is known for its harbor and a large New Year's fireworks show.


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