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The Autonomous Region of Madeira is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 1.30h flight to Lisbon. Contituída is a main island, Madeira, and a second island, Porto Santo. There are also 'deserted Islands and the Islands Wild. These islands are characterized by unique microclimates. While in Ponta do Sol and Calheta, the sun shines more intensely but with more wind, in turn, Funchal also with much sun, does not have much wind protection due to the mountains. The humidity is moderate and the average temperatures are mild.

Madeira has much to offer, from the views of the mountains to the sea blue. In Funchal can not fail to experience a mini-trip in the Mobile Cart or enjoy the amazing view from the lift. One of the biggest attractions is undoubtedly the Promenade of the Lido, fantastic place filled with gardens and palm trees, through which you can access the largest pool of salt water in the Lido Bathing Complex. The views to the sea and the Cape Girão are inevitable. Getting to the Marina of Funchal, give the guys with the great fortress and palace of St. Lawrence.

Walking to the west, passing the famous fishing center of Câmara de Lobos, arrives in Cape Girão, from which you can see much, as the Straits of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal.

Further west, are three more wonders characterized by its rocky beaches, Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol and Calheta.

The northern island of Madeira, be sure to visit the Aquarium of Madeira or dive in volcanic pools of Porto Moniz.

More to Come to S. This Vicente, known for its famous caves. Then comes Santana, where you can admire the typical houses of the region, with roofs of straw.

Bypassing the Ponta de São Lourenço, is in the recreational port of Machico and finally arrives in Santa Cruz, where you can enjoy the Aquaparque.

If you want to go to Porto Santo, you can do it on board Lobo Marino or through regional flights. Once in Porto Santo, you can admire the typical houses and windmills. If you want to climb higher, go to the Mirador Pico das Flores and calmly observe the island and the ocean.

Madeira is a paradise with origins and history, gardens and magnificent hiking, golf and other sporting activities, nightlife and many other things.

As for the cuisine you can enjoy the espetada Madeirans, the fillets of swordfish or tuna steak with fried banana, maize, yam cake Caco or the monitor. To drink have a huge variety of wines of quality, Boal, Malvasia, Sercial, Verdelho, Moscatel, Bastardo, Terrantez Negra Mole and paint, among others. And the desserts? Enjoy the cake honey, the sweets, the lambs of eggs and more.
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