Location: Madeira
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Breezy Madeira is an eponymous island in the Madeira Islands, a Portuguese archipelago. The capital city of Funchal was settled in the 15th century and is a colorful collection of gardens, religious sites, and quirky tourist attractions like the thatched-roof Madeira Story Centre. Hike to the summit of Pico Ruivo and you’ll feel like you’ve climbed through the clouds. Unwind over a glass of Madeira wine, an historic fortified beverage that’s musky and subtly sweet.
Restaurants in Madeira
1. Madeira Adventure Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Adventure Park Madeira was created with the aim of providing unforgettable moments of leisure activities by performing radical, favoring the contact with nature.With the aim of providing those who seek to escape, dizziness, escape from everyday life, the practice of an activity in contact with nature, in absolute respect for the environment and safety standards, come with us to experience activities such as: Canopy, Slide, abseiling, climbing, canyoning, mountain biking, Walking.With the purpose of strengthening the Group spirit, we are also carrying out activities aimed at team building, as well as ATL.In cooperation with The Funchal Ecological Park are also involved in the recovery of space that is a plus for us and for all those who visit us.Contact us and Enjoy unique moments for you and your family, bring your friends too!
2. Gnomos da Atlantida
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Welcome to Gnomos da Atlantida, we are a dive centre located in the Funchal in Madeira. We offer a big range of dives from the very first pool sessions getting you prepared for the ocean... All the way too using Full Face Masks for the more experienced divers. We also are available on Skype and FaceTime/iMessenger, please email for the details
3. Levada Faja do Rodrigues
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Oldie48 - Woodbridge, United Kingdom
One of the best levadas that we have walked over the years with stunning views across the valley and down to Sao Vicente. Access is via a 200 metre track from the E104 above Sao Vicente and you can go either side along the Levada as it’s crosses the track.. We went towards the right and walked for about 40 minutes to the tunnel passing waterfalls, high cliffs and large trees along the way. At each turn there are lovely views across the valley or up into the hills behind. There were quite a few birds around as well as small fish swimming in the leveda. We turned around at the long tunnel as we only had a mobile phone flashlight and the path was quite narrow. It’s worth going further if you have the right equipment and a bit of courage! All helped by a lovely sunny afternoon.....
4. Eira do Serrado
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4.5 based on 397 reviews
Reviewed By Lily-Worldtraveler - The Netherlands, null
From the parking lot you follow a path that goes up to the viewpoint. It takes about 10 minutes to get there. You have a good view at the Valley of the Nuns and the surrounding mountains. At the parking lot is a restaurant with facilities.
5. Focusnatura
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Diving Center in Madeira Island that is open all year around, because it is possible to Dive and have Fun all year while you are underwater. From the Snorkeling to the Diving we have several activities. We also do diving courses until the Instructor level. Discover the underwater world with us.
6. Summer Indication
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
We are located on Madeira island and we performe activities related to the sea and we aim above all to provide our customers the opportunity to enjoy and create real memories in relation to all the surroundings this idyllic island offers us: sea, sun, good weather, good mood, happiness, well-being by Stand Up Paddle, Windsurf, Surf and Sailing lessons.
7. Praia de Machico
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4.0 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By ryanhB2829NG - Selsey, United Kingdom
Beautiful beach, great location within the bay so the tide isn’t too rough to swim like in other parts of the island.
8. Bikulture
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
We organize Mountain Biking holidays and guided tours on the Portuguese island of Madeira.Downhill, Freeride, Enduro, All-Mountain, XC..We offer guided tours with uplifts, accommodation and entertainment.
9. Levada Da Serra Do Faial
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By peterannelies - Scotland, United Kingdom
We were staying at Valle Paraizo close to Camacha and close to this levada; so it was our first and second walks - in different directions. On the second trip (towards choupana from valle paraizo) we combined it with a return walk on the lower levada dos tornos. These stretches were easy walking, level (of course) along the dry levada, and passed through trees and around valleys - with good views down to the sea and across the little villages and communities. We thoroughly enjoyed it. There is good bus access at valle paraizo and camacha; at choupana we saw a taxi hoping for passengers and walked down beneath the football stadium to another road that does have bus service into Funchal. Nice and close to Funchal; no tunnels or dangerous drops in the parts we did. We downloaded the walkme app to help track progress and where to get on and off the levada.
10. Pocas Do Gomes/Doca Do Cavacas
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Fish_McFish - Birmingham, United Kingdom
We passed this place on a walk from Camara Do Lobos to Praia Formosa and decided to go back (using the Yellow Bus!) for a day of kicking back and maybe a swim. It's set in an area of natural rock pools and looks great. It's also a lot cheaper than the main Lido, at about 8.60Euro for 2 beds and an umbrella (with entrance too). My partner set herself up off to the side and I went off for a swim in one of the rock pools (taking my underwater camera and a snorkel). The water is cold, and does take some getting used to (unless you're a local who just throws themself in off seemingly any surface!) However once you are in it is crystal clear and clean. Well worth a good while to snorkel around the main pool, and you might get lucky and see a baby shark (they don't bite, and I certainly never saw it even try!). There's several types of, mostly, small fish, but compared to snorkeling in Greece (Or even Pacific side of Mexico!) this was paradise! Later on we popped out for some lunch and a drink, but we made the mistake of having a couple of Ponchas. Once back at the pool I thought I'd try the sea part, I couldn't even get in due to it being rougher than it looks and colder than I expected, I ended up slicing one of my fingers on the rocks, so be careful! That said if you don't drink Poncha before attempting to go in you'll probably have better luck than I did! All in all, when we return to Funchal this will be where we go for a kick back and relax type day.
