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1.
LEVADAS
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Explore via these richly scenic paths that run alongside water channels and
crisscross the island, providing the only access to certain remote locations.
2. MONTE CABLE CAR:
Get a bird’s-eye view of Funchal as you glide up to the delightful village of Monte.
3. TOBOGGAN RIDE:
From Monte, take a wild ride down narrow, winding streets in a wicker sled on
greased wooden runners, steered and controlled by two brakemen.
4.
ESPADA
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Feast on this tender white fish, a specialty prepared many ways, and traditionally served with
fried bananas.
5. MARINE WILDLIFE:
Head out on the water year-round for up-close views of dolphins, whales, turtles,
and more.
6. AFTERNOON TEA AT BELMOND REID’S PALACE:
In Funchal, enjoy elegant refreshment in a refined
setting with stunning garden and sea views.
7. BOTANICAL GARDENS:
Stroll among vast, vibrant displays of indigenous and exotic flora on hills that
overlook Funchal and the sea.
8. MERCADO DOS LAVRADORES:
Shop at Funchal’s spacious, bustling farmers market for a variety of
fresh, local produce, meat, and seafood to prepare in your unit.
9. NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS:
In Porto Moniz, splash around in the natural saltwater pools formed by
volcanic rock.
10. MADEIRA:
Sip the island’s eponymous fortified wine. More than 30 grape varieties yield a range of
flavors, from sweet to dry.
hy Go?
For a taste of island life, Portuguese-style. Located in the Atlantic, off the northwest coast of Africa, Madeira
lures vacationers with an abundance of natural treasures and mild weather year-round. Sparkling sea and soaring
cliffs characterize the coast, while the interior boasts a rugged beauty. In the capital, Funchal, discover the charming
Old Town, exuberant gardens, a colorful market, and restaurants from traditional to modern. Beyond, a vast network
of walking trails leads through lush landscapes and hilltop villages.
Madeira
“Please make sure you take the local bus to Machico and lots of the other villages and small towns. … The Madeiran
people are some of the friendliest in the world.”
— Madodds
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