The magical island of Madeira
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The tropical island of Madeira boasts breathtaking scenery, crystal clear waters, age-old traditions, and genuine flavours.
If your definition of quality of life means safety, tranquillity, natural beauty, and little traffic, then Madeira is a great option.
The capital Funchal is a cosmopolitan city and with the boom in tourism recently, it has become increasingly developed and is where most of the services can be found.
The island of Madeira is characterised by an amazingly mild climate, all year round, ranging between 25’ C in the summer and 17’ C in the winter, with very moderate humidity and several different microclimates.
If you like peaceful activities, then golf, trekking or hikes are excellent options to get to know the natural characteristics of this evergreen archipelago up close.
But if you are into something more radical, then you can paraglide or hang glide over the island, discover the mountains by canyoning, climb up to the higher peaks, go on a four-wheel-drive adventure, get your adrenalin fix from a jet-ski or enjoy the feeling of freedom that comes from kitesurfing.
Water temperatures range between 19’ C and 24’ C, providing fantastic conditions for snorkelling, diving, sailing, surfing, windsurfing and fishing, all year round. You can also catch some of the best waves in Europe off the beaches of Jardim do Mar, Fajã da Areia (São Vicente) or Porto da Cruz, or just set out on a boat ride along the coast, from where you can observe dolphins, whales and monk seals that cross the Madeira seas.
Madeira is a destination rich in entertaining events with a programme full of shows, festivals and exhibitions taking place all year round. There are numerous opportunities to appreciate traditional gastronomic flavours and see Madeira partying, especially for the Carnival parades, the Flower Festival, the Atlantic Festival and the end-of-year fireworks display.
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