Classy Madeira
Madeira is a classy sunshine goal for many holiday makers fed-up with Britain’s freezing winter it’s only three and a half hours away by plane it’s the perfect place for a midwinter break
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A classy sunshine goal for many holiday makers fed-up with Britain’s freezing winter it’s only three and a half hours away by plane it’s the perfect place for a midwinter break or long weekend.
Sun times on Porto Santo
It’s the sunny, sandy sibling of Madeira which is wooing more and more British holidaymakers.
Porto Santo
Porto Santo is in stark contrast to the virtually beach-free landscape of Madeira and now attracts 100,000 visitors a year.
While it may be sleepy, it boasts a top-class golf course designed by Seve Ballesteros, health spa relaxation and many scuba diving opportunities
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British visitors will have to fly to Madeira to get to this idyllic backwater 37km away.
After a three-hour flight to Madeira’s capital Funchal, you can take a 20- minute plane ride to Porto Santo.
Porto Santo Island, Madeira, Portugal
Or you could spend a few days on Madeira and take the ferry for a two-hour voyage to Porto Santo’s capital Vila Baleira.
But what is really the jewel in the island’s crown is its 8km stretch of golden beach.
Temperatures average about 20C in February and March so it is just right for water sports such as windsurfing, water skiing, sailing and deep sea fishing.
With just 5,000 inhabitants, the island never feels crowded and the beach is clean and unspoilt with very few large hotels.
The small to price to pay for this peace is that the choice of restaurants is limited.
Dishes include scabbard fish, barbecued chicken “frango” and meat cooked on a skewer called espetada.
The island’s tourist bosses want to encourage more golf holidays with its new 18-hole course designed by Seve Ballesteros opening last October.
It’s been created to international standards, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and should appeal to most players.
Travel guide: Madeira
If it’s good enough for Ron…
Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s homeland Madeira is a classy sunshine goal for many holiday makers fed-up with Britain’s freezing winter.
Porto Santo
Porto Santo view
And as it’s only three and a half hours away by plane it’s the perfect place for a midwinter break or long weekend.
Not only does it boast luxury hotels and a fascinating history, but stunning flowers and a landscape dominated by volcanic peaks rising up to 6,000ft.
Relaxation or exploration – the choice is yours.
Temperatures are rarely below the 70s so you can perfect your tan by the pool – beaches are scarce – at one of the dozens of lavish hotels or visit the capital Funchal’s many shops.
For the more adventurous, you can explore the island’s breathtaking mountains and valleys on foot.
No visit would be complete without tasting the sweet wine which takes its name from Madeira or local delicacy the black scabbard fish.
The wine is best drunk as an aperitif or with a dessert. The fish (espada) – a long, ugly creature with big eyes – is only caught off Madeira and Japan.
It’s delicious fried or grilled. Also try the honey cake (bolo de mel) and wild cherry liqueur (ginga).
Madeira is already the destination for 175,000 Britons annually – 70% of all visitors.
Wealthy Brits first came in the 19th century to spend the winter in sunnier and warmer climes.
Madeira Island – Toboggan Run
One highlight not to be missed is the two-mile toboggan ride from Monte to Funchal when you are pushed in a giant wicker basket by two drivers.
It’s about £7.50 and follows a cable car journey up to Monte costing £6.50.
Apartamentos Quinta Mae dos Homens
Funchal •Madeira Island Portugal
This property offers self-catering apartments overlooking the old town and the bay of Funchal.
Hotel facilities include free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool. There are 2 people looking at this aparthotel.
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