One of our best trip, noted for its flowers, landscapes Madeira wines ...
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| Liboa and their yellow buses |
Flight departure from Bordeaux Mérignac with a connecting flight in Lisboa which gave us the opportunity to visit again the Portuguese capital
One-and-a-half hour flight from Lisboa to reach the Archipelago of Madeira located 520 km from the African coast and 1,000 km from the European continent
The Island length is 57 km for a width of 22 km
We stayed at the Royal Savoy resort Hotel which is an excellent Hotel complex...
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| Wiew from our balcony |
...set in an impressive sea front location near Funchal Marina and the city centre.
We enjoyed the two outdoor sea-water pools, lush sub-tropical gardens, barbeque area, sea-walk promenade, fountains and water cascades… as well our suite which have magnificent ocean views from the balcony
Funchal is the capital and principal city of the Madeira , located along the southern
Funchal's Market: full of colors and flavors from the local flowers and fruits on display
The wine: opportunity to taste the worldwide famous Madeira wine
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| A woman (who is?) walking path of Levada do Castelejo |
Levadas are aqueducts to carry water to the agricultural regions in the south and provide hydro-electric power. The most recent were built in the 1940s.. There are over 2,170 km of levadas and they provide a remarkable network of walking paths through beautiful countryside
Viewpoints: there are numerous viewpoints in Madeira.
This one of Santa when you leave Encumeada summit where both sides of the iosland can be seen at the same time.
Porto Moniz with natural swimming pools
Basket cars: one of the most recognizable sights of Madeira , are the famous "basket cars." These cars made of wicker and wood, give to the tourists moments of pure emotion.
Western island Tour
Câmara de Lobos: typical fishing town
Cabo Girão Viewpoint, located in a promontory that rises 580 meters above sea level, Here opens up a vast and amazing panorama from the Câmara de Lobos to the Bay of Funchal, as well as a spectacular aerial view of the sea
Paul de Serra only plateau on the island at 1400 meters
Santana: famous for its typical cottages called Doçaria
Porto da Cruz and its mountain view
And to finish ...Madeira evening event:
Culinary delights of Espetada,
marinated beef cooked over the open fire
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| Fado songs |
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| Group of Madeira folklore |
