Trip to Madeira Island: Sep 20 to 27, 2011

One of our best trip, noted for its flowers, landscapes Madeira wines ... 

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

Madeira has a subtropical-mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature between 15 to 22 °C. We particularly appreciated the very low temperature change around the clock.

We stayed at the Royal Savoy resort Hotel which is an excellent Hotel complex...

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

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

Porto Moniz well known for its volcanic and natural swimming pools  

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

Easter Island Tour

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

Fado songs

Group of Madeira folklore