Funchal - Madeira Beaches & Sights

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Calheta is quite nice too from John
in london Stayed at Savoy Gardens HotelJanuary 2007
1/2 day tour booked through the hotel around the east coast sent a black Mercedes as we were the only 2 people who had booked. Now that's good service! from O
in LOCKS HEATH Stayed at Pestana Carlton Madeira HotelOctober 2006
A day on Porto Santo island is a must. Take the ferry from the port. from G
in dorset Stayed at Savoy Gardens HotelApril 2007
The levada up the hill from the hotel provides a good taste of levada walking if someone does not have time to seek out the more interesting ones. In fact, I found it quite enough .. I prefer walking on paths through woods, but glad to have had the experience. from Marshall
in London Stayed at Dorisol Mimosa HotelJanuary 2007
Levada walks special.We found 3 day car hire a good idea to explore this mountainous island.Christmas street lights and enormous decorations are absolutely fabulous!!!!!! A visit to St. Framcis Wine Lodge is a MUST. from R
in cheshire Stayed at Crowne Plaza Resort HotelDecember 2006

Good walk along the promenade and cliffs from A
in Herts Stayed at Porto Mare HotelJuly 2006
Beach at Ribeira Brava great. There is sand (albeit black!) and a lovely safe swimming area where the water warms up during the day. A ride on no. 81 bus from Curral das Freiras to Funchal is a scary but exhilarating experience (and much cheaper than the toboggan run!) Walking the Levadas was great as long as you have a head for heights - one from Monte to Romeiros is lovely and not too long - you can bus it instead of taking the cable car. Top tip for bus travellers - get a complete timetable from the tourist office in centre of Funchal for just over 1 Euro on arrival. There are several bus companies which can be confusing so this timetable helped greatly. from Judith
in Northampton Stayed at Dorisol Bungavilia HotelApril 2007
Make sure you vist the Lido, Great pools. from Leslie
in Oldham Stayed at Monumental Lido HotelOctober 2006
November is not the season for fishing in Madeira from susan
in bristol Stayed at Quinta Do Sol HotelNovember 2006
Do the island tours, well worth the money. West of island, east of island and the nuns valley. from Lawrence
in Leighton Buzzard Stayed at Madeira Regency Palace HotelJanuary 2007

WONDERFULL VIEWS GREAT LOCAL DESIGNER SHOPS from D K
in South Hampton Stayed at Tivoli Ocean Park HotelMay 2006
Use the buses, tickets for day travel were available from a shop within the hotel shopping Mall. Try the restaurants nearby , they are reasonably priced. from Stephen
in Billingshurst Stayed at Monumental Lido HotelJuly 2006
Boat trip around the bay good. Indian, chinese and local restaurants all good. from Nancy
in Manchester Stayed at Dorisol Mimosa HotelFebruary 2007
If you are travelling in a group of 6 Plus people and want to do any excursions around Island book a mini bus and driver/guide its much cheaper than individually paying for coach trips and you have a lot more say in what you see. from W
in Farnham Stayed at Da Ajuda HotelAugust 2006
Don't miss the Flower Festival if you are travelling to Madeira after Easter. from Mervyn
in Dorchester Stayed at Eden Mar Suite HotelApril 2007

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