MADEIRA
- 6 days
- singles, couples, w/ kids
- spring, summer, fall, winter
Madeira will captivate you. Beautiful nature, warm weather all year round, ideal place for hiking. In winter, it's likely to rain more often. In these six days, you will discover some truly wonderful treks. Including the beautiful trek to Pico Ruivo. You'll have the opportunity to drive through the whole island and spend a lot of time in nature. This holiday is a great opportunity for some active relaxation. And what’s more, the Madeira wine is delicious. You don't have to worry about the difficulty of the hiking trips, there are many trekking options, everyone can choose according to their physical abilities.
Pick up the car. Accommodation and dinner tips.
Arrival – The airport is located near the capital city of Funchal. The airport is known for its interesting way of landing planes and especially for the runway, which is built one third on high pillars above the sea cliff to make it long enough. There are occasional delays due to the local windy weather. After landing, rent a car. A smaller one will do as the distances on the island are not great. The first route will take you to the hotel.
Accommodation – There are thousands of places to stay in Madeira. If you are looking for absolute peace, tranquillity, and friendly environment, choose the four-star hotel Atrio. You will not be disappointed. Even the location of the hotel (in relation to the subsequent trips you will be making) is quite good. But for me it's mainly the relaxed atmosphere and the feeling of solitude that make this place so good. On the first day, very likely, you will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon or early evening. So, you won't be able to much of a programme. But that doesn't matter. Settle in, have dinner at the hotel and relax.
If you don't feel like having dinner at the hotel, you can drive a short distance to the Maktub Paúl Do Mar, it's only a few minutes away (directions).
Alternatives: if you arrive early, you can go on a nice and easy walk (TRIP – Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8)). Just remember to adjust the plan for the second day, as this trip is part of the morning programme of day 2.
International car rental company with a wide range of services and branches at most airports.
A smaller hotel with great service. It’s not in any kind of centre, which suited us perfectly. Quiet stay, maybe a little too quiet sometimes, but that’s ok. They also offer great massages and the sauna. It is a bit further from the airport. Great choice for us.
Simple but great food, great drinks, and great service. Not much to write here. It was pleasantly casual, and we really enjoyed our time here. The food was really good and not expensive.
Our experience of a week in July on the Greek island of Rhodes