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MadeiraMadeira'''Madeira''' is a tropical archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, but technically part of Portugal. The archipelago is made up of two populated islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, and several unpopulated rocks. ==Cities== *Funchal -- capital city of Madeira and home to tourist resorts and local color. *Santa Cruz *Machico *Santana *Camara de Lobos *Porto Santo *Ribeira Brava ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== Flights arrive in Madeira International Airport (formerly know as Santa Catarina Airport), about 30 minutes from Funchal. The island of Porto Santo's airport is just a 15 minute flight from Madeira International Airport. Madeira International Airport Codes: LPMA or FNC ===By boat=== There is a '''car ferry''' between Porto Santo and Madeira, two hours one way. ==Get around== *'''Buses''' Recommended to get a 7 days bus ticket, access to all Funchal City routes, 15.00 EUR *'''Taxis''' *'''Car rental''' Renting a car is a great way to see the island. All European rules of the road apply in Madeira. Roads outside of Funchal can be windy and steep and gas stations rare. ==Talk== While English is more common than in Portugal, people will always appreciate it if you try and learn a few words of Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese. ==See== *Levadas -- An impressive system of aqueducts built in the 1900s to bring water from the mountains to cropland. *Jardim Botânico -- Funchal Botanical garden *Jardim do Monte Palace -- Magnificent gardens of the former Monte Palace hotel *Jardim Orquídea - Orchid garden ==Do== *Sailing *Snorkeling -- [http://www.madeirahelp.com/porto_santo_sub Porto Santo Sub] *Scuba *Hiking *Surfing -- The Atlantic offers waves for moderate to experienced surfers. *Bird Watching -- [http://www.madeirabirds.com Madeira Wind Birds] ==Learn== <!-- ''If there are opportunities for travellers to study in this city -- from language to cooking classes up to full university courses -- add that here.'' --> ==Work== <!-- ''What possibilities are there for travellers to earn money in this city? Note that this is kind of long-range and probably won't be appropriate for most destinations.'' --> ==Buy== <!-- ''The travellers' dirty secret: we like souvenirs. What would be good to buy in this city? Local crafts? How about general shopping -- clothes, travel equipment, other?'' --> ==Eat== <!-- ''For restaurant listings and other food-related stuff. Mention any local specialties or oddities. Specific restaurant info, or general idea of good areas of the destination to try. Be sure to explain what the price ranges are ($2 for a meal can be a splurge in some cities). Some travellers like (or have) to make their own food -- include local food-shopping options if possible.'' --> ===Budget=== <!-- *'''Name of Restaurant''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible''). Days and times open. One to three sentences about the food, service, atmosphere, view, specialties, music, what have you. $lowprice-$highprice (''extra price info''). http://www.restaurant.example.com/ --> ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== ==Drink== <!-- ''For bars, clubs, and other nightlife. Yes, many people go out to clubs and don't drink; the name of the section is still '''Drink'''. Mention any local specialties or oddities, and give a general idea of good areas of the destination to try. Invent groupings/labels as needed (Gay friendly, student, hipster, fancy-pants, etc). Good things to mention: dress code, entrance fees, safety concerns, solo-woman friendly or pick-up bar, good/bad nights).'' *'''Name of Bar or Club''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible''). Days and times open. One to three sentences about the food, service, atmosphere, view, specialties, music, what have you. $lowprice-$highprice (''extra price info''). http://www.bar-or-club.example.com/ --> ==Sleep== <!-- ''This is for helping the traveller find a place to lay his/her weary head. Give a general idea of good areas of the destination to try to find lodging. Other good info to include is high/low season, the importance of reservation, things to request (quiet room, view, airport pick up, etc).''' --> ===Budget=== For budget sleeping use [http://www.madeiradreamvillas.com Madeira Villas] 30-100 Euros <!-- *'''Name of Place''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible''). Days and times open. One to three sentences about the service, atmosphere, view, rooms, what have you. $lowprice-$highprice (''extra price info''). http://www.hotel.example.com/ --> ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== *Reid's Palace - lovely old five-star where Winston Churchill used to stay! *Savoy & Royal Savoy - Reid's rival hotel complex, consists of the old Savoy hotel and new, contemporary Royal Savoy ==Contact== <!-- ''Information on communications -- phone, Internet, other. Give information on cellular phone coverage in the city, and telephone centers where travelers can make long-distance calls. This is also where you'd list Internet cafes or computer rental centers for staying in touch by email or on the Web. If there are free or paid wireless Internet hotspots in the city, name them here.'' *'''Name of Internet Cafe''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible''). Days and times open. One to three sentences about the computers, connectivity, food or beverages available. $rate per hour (''extra price info''). http://www.internetcafe.example.com/ --> ==Stay safe== <!-- ''This is a section for general safety tips. If there are health hazards or crime problems in the city, list them here.'' --> Emergency Service telephone number is 112 ==External links== *[http://www.madeiratourism.org Madeira Tourism Official Site] *[http://www.portosantoline.pt/ Ferry Service Funchal-Porto Santo] {{msg:stub}} fr:Madère First page | Prev | Next | Last page |
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