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Madeira Holidays: Getting there and getting around

Madeira holidays fly into the airport whch is located in the city of Santa Cruz just 10 miles from the capital city, Funchal. This airport was once renowned for its tiny runway which has passengers quaking in their seats when preparing to land, however in the year 2000, the runway was extended dramatically and now accepts flights to Madeira from all over including many British Airports. With low cost carriers such as easyjet and Fly Globespan going to Madeira, flights can be relatively cheap. Getting around in Madeira tends to be via bus by both tourists and locals, prices are very reasonable and the service is very efficient.

Madeira Holidays - what to do when you are there

Holidays in Madeira often feature a day out to ‘Nuns Valley,’ a small village located between huge mountains situated right in the heart of the island and offering fantastic views. Said to be a must see for both locals and tourists. If you are here for walking holidays in Madeira then a trip the Nun’s Valley is ideal for stretching the legs. For a more relaxed way of experiencing Madeira’s fantastic views, try one of their number of cable cars, built on Madeira over the years, they provide access to incredible views of the region and open up the more remote areas of the island, giving you unlimited history and culture to enjoy. For a more cosmopolitan feel and a bit of nightlife, then you should take your holidays to Funchal. Madeira offers a diverse range of places to visit but in Funchal a friendly welcome in the cosmopolitan atmosphere is just the start of things in this vibrant little city.

Madeira Holidays: Food and Drink

Madeira holidays offer delicious food and drink and as with a many destinations within a seafaring past, seafood is hugely popular here, with most restaurants and cafes placing it high on the menu. More regional dishes in Madeira are everywhere also, take ‘espada,’ a fresh black scabbard fish, and a speciality for the island of Madeira. Another favourite here is ‘sopa de tomatee cebola,’ simply tomato and onion soup yet again a joy for your taste buds. Take a trip to Funchal and visit Dom Pepe, a traditional restaurant in Madeira serving traditional Portuguese food at very reasonable prices. For summer or winter holidays in Madeira, search our fantastic site at travel.co.uk, where we offer cheap holidays to Madeira and other countries around the world, and with a fast and easy search engine and the ability to book with the tour operator of your choice right here on the site, booking your dream holiday couldn’t be easier.