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This Portuguese island is situated just a few hundred miles off the coast of West Africa, yet is only a 3 hour 30 minute flight from London, making it easy to access, whilst benefiting from year round mild temperatures – never too hot and never too cold.
As well as the first class hotels and beach resorts, which make excellent bases for a relaxing winter or summer luxury holiday, the island also benefits from many historical monuments, squares and streets in Funchal. Along with enchanting gardens, picturesque villages, impressive volcanic caves and breathtaking views, the island has something to suit everyone.
Diving enthusiasts and novices will also find lots to keep them busy, with the crystal clear waters and many dive schools providing plenty of opportunity to see species such as barracudas, monkfish, sting rays and dolphins. In fact Madeira has become well known in recent years for being visited by dozens of species of dolphins and whales, which can be spotted on an unforgettable boat trip.
Madeira is an upmarket destination with something for everyone.
Funchal
The resorts first hotel was opened towards the end of the 19th century, and since then it has developed as Madeira’s main holiday spot, offering an excellent range of luxury hotels, great restaurants and bars and fantastic beaches.
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