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Madeira
Daily Flights available
Relax and enjoy this beautiful, subtropical island with its lush vegetation, tropical plants and flowers.
Included in the Price
Flights: UK - Funchal - UK
Accommodation as per hotel details
Meals as per hotel details
Local representative in resort
Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Your Resort
FUNCHAL
Your holiday resort lies at the end of a beautiful bay and rises up the hillside in tiers. The Parque de Santa Catarina overlooks the harbour with views over the whole town. The main avenue and the surrounding tiny cobbled streets are filled with embroidery shops, wine lodges, restaurants, cafes and bars. Additional sights include the Museum of Sacred Art, the Quinta Magnolia, the cathedral and the produce market.
Transfer time from Funchal airport to Funchal town: 50 mins approximately.
Out & About
MONTE At an altitude of nearly 1,800ft, Monte is a country resort, set amidst magnificent lush vegetation, which gives it a welcoming cool climate. It is the site of the pilgrimage church of Nossa Senhora do Monte, as well as the starting point for the famous 'Carros de Cesta' (wickerwork toboggans).
TERRACE AND LEVADAS Due to the fact this predominantly agricultural island is largely unfit for cultivation the inhabitants set about forming thousands of expertly cultivated terraces on the hillsides on which to grow their crops. The island's agricultural prosperity however, is as a result of its 'levadas', a complex network of irrigation channels which hug the hillsides.
SUBTROPICAL VEGETATION The whole island of Madeira is a mass of flowers. Every hillside and garden is filled with hydrangeas, bougainvillaeas, fuchsias and geraniums; and certain species of plant, particularly orchids and strelitzias (Bird of Paradise) are grown for export. Plant lovers should visit the Botanical Gardens and the Worker's Market in Funchal where the flower sellers dress in traditional costume.
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Special Interest
Gardens
Special Garden Package
If you love visiting beautiful gardens then why not opt for our garden package. This option is available from any of the hotels in Funchal at just £69 per person. The package includes entrance to the Botanical Gardens, Gardens of Quinta do Palheiro and Monte Palace Tropical Garden, plus the services of a guide and transfers to and from resort.
Departures: 31 March, 7, 14, 21 April, 5, 12, 19, 26 May, 25 August, 1, 8, 15 September.
Walking
Special Walking Package
If you enjoy walking, why not opt for our walking package. This option is available from any of the hotels in Funchal at just £69 per person. All walks in the package are led by a local guide and transfers to and from resort are also included.
Departures: 2, 9, 30 June, 7 July, 29 September, 6 October.
Your itinerary
DAY 1 (Mon): UK - Funchal. Fly to Funchal where you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel for a seven night stay.
DAY 2 (Tue): Those taking the walking package will enjoy the Lakes and Fountains of Rabacal itinerary.
DAY 3 (Wed): The gardens package takes you on a half day Funchal sightseeing tour and visit to the Botanical Gardens.
DAY 4 (Thu): The walking packages will take you to enjoy the Amazing Vista's walk.
DAY 5 (Fri): Those choosing the gardens package will enjoy a half-day excursion to the Quinta do Palheiro Gardens and Camacha, meanwhile walkers will experience the Rural Traditions itinerary.
DAY 6 (Sat): The gardens package takes you to Monte Palace and Tropical Gardens.
DAY 7 (Sun): At Leisure.
DAY 8 (Mon): Funchal - UK. Transfer to Funchal airport for your flight to the UK.
Festivals in Madeira
Flower Festival
5 - 6 April 2008
During the spring each year the locals celebrate the abundance of beautiful spring flowers with a stunning festival.
Wine Weekend
5 - 7 September 2008
During September the grapes are picked and the Madeira Vintage wine is prepared. Why not enjoy this weekend visiting wine lodges to taste some of the locally produced Madeira wines?
Daily Flights
Daily flights to Madeira are now available. Please call for further details.
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View Holiday PhotosSavoy Gardens (formerly Vila Ramos)
The Savoy Gardens, formerly known as the Vila Ramos, is a friendly hotel offering high standards of service, comfort and accommodation. As part of the prestigious Savoy Hotel Group all guests at this hotel can enjoy the use of facilities at the Savoy Hotel.
Location: The Savoy Gardens is an excellent hotel in a quiet location, approximately 2 kms from Funchal town and 650 metres from the Lido area of the town. The hotel enjoys an elevated position with stunning views of the town and coastline to the front and lush banana plantations to the rear.
Facilities: Restaurant; pool bar; cocktail bar; games room with snooker table; freshwater swimming pool; minibar and safety deposit box in bedrooms (on request)
Activities: Use of the tennis court, pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym at the nearby Classic Savoy Hotel.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath and shower; wc; air-conditioning; cable TV; hairdryer and balcony.
Options: Sea view; sole occupancy; half board; full board.
Official category: 4 star. -
View Holiday PhotosPorto Mare
plusThe ultimate leisure experience awaits at this superb hotel boasting a myriad of amenities. Part of a holiday complex of equally high standard sister hotels, whose facilities can be enjoyed by all.
Location: Within the main tourist area of Funchal, next to the sea.
Facilities: Swimming pool; indoor pool; 4 restaurants including Portuguese and Italian; 2 cocktail bars; 2 pool bars; Piazetta bar; bistro; children's pool; spacious gardens; free shuttle bus into Funchal several times daily; safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Activities: Tennis; squash; gym; aerobics; minigolf; petanque; putting green; golf practice net; whirlpool; spa and health club; hydro-treatment; sauna; steam room and Douche de Vichy room.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; cable TV; balcony.
Options: Sea view; single room with sea view; half board.
Official category: 4 star. -
View Holiday PhotosMonumental Lido
A superb hotel renowned for its excellent service, wide choice of facilities, stylish rooms and spectacular views.
Location: Set just 100 metres from the sea front, the Hotel Monumental Lido is centrally located in the vibrant Lido area, within 2 kilometres of Funchal's centre.
Facilities: Heated outdoor salt-water pool with sunbeds and parasols; pool/snack bar; restaurant; Awards bar; buffet breakfast and evening meal; daily tea and biscuits (during winter); spa with salt-water indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and beauty and wellness treatments; table tennis; adjoining shopping complex with fitness centre, aerobics classes and hairdresser; library; regular evening entertainment; lifts; safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath and wc; balcony; TV and hairdryer.
Options: Single room; single room with sea view; sea view; half board.
Official category: 4 star.
Note: Due to the central location, there may be traffic noise from the main road in rooms at the back of the hotel. Sea view rooms are not affected.
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