About MadeiraLocal DiningBeaches & Activities
Home to charmingly quaint villages and picturesque scenes, you will find Madeira breathtaking.
The main town Funchal offers a wealth of sightseeing opportunities. The most famous one is the
cable car ride up to Monte, allowing spectacular views, and the descent of snowless toboggans
for the more daring. With several botanical gardens to discover, and nearby beaches in Porto Santo,
this floating garden of the Atlantic remains an ever popular choice.
The traditional cuisine in Madeira is fantastic and tasting it should be high on your list of
priorities. Dishes such as fish cooked with bananas, and kebabs seasoned with bay leaves, are mouth
wateringly cooked the traditional Madeira way. Ideally, evenings spent with such tantalising food,
requires some tantalising wine to accompany it. Again, Madeira can provide a glass of the customary
malvasia wine!
The warm waters around this volcanic rocky coastline are perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving.
With glorious weather, Madeira saw the need for a purpose built beach, ideal for all you sun
worshippers. This gorgeous area is loved by all tourists, in addition to the many rock pools and
swimming lidos.