With enchanting views, one can see once in a lifetime, Madeira Island can be the ideal place for a family trip. With diverse entertainment possibilities for all ages and tastes, the fun is guaranteed. With excellent hotel options, most of them being five stars and with a different schedule for children and adults, the destination has everything to make your family marvel.
An excellent tour option is to board the cable car and enjoy the breathtaking view of Funchal. Taking advantage of the stay in the capital, the Toy Museum is a good request, with a fantastic exhibition of more than 20 thousand pieces. For the return, the traditional Madeiran basket car delivers an incredible adventure with lots of excitement and adrenaline.
Named a World Heritage Site, the Laurissilva Forest is a true movie setting. With approximately 15,000 hectares, the forest occupies 20% of the Island and has 2,000 kilometers of paths to be enchanted with the rare natural beauty found. Another option, for those who are not hiking fans but do not want to miss the opportunity, is to carry out the ride in a 4×4 jeep.
The Madeiran seaside resort is also charming. The water has pleasant temperature all year round and the landscapes, surrounded by the giant cliffs of the place, are to fall in love with anyone. In addition, the structure for equipment to practice water sports is very good. It is possible to practice kayaking, stand up paddle and even surf for those who like adrenaline. As in a few places in the world, the island still offers you an incredible opportunity to observe marine animals. It is possible to go on a boat and see whales and dolphins on the surface or even dive and witness the fantastic fauna of the Atlantic.
To the north of the island is where Porto Moniz is located. A place that can leave the trip complete. With a huge variety of options, it is possible to visit the Madeira Aquarium which, with 12 exhibition tanks, presents the most diverse creatures of Madeiran marine life. Besides the indispensable visit to the natural pools formed by volcanic rocks and that let the sea enter naturally.
Madeira Island – Considered the best island destination in the world, Madeira Island is a small Portuguese paradise nestled amidst the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. Of volcanic origin, its privileged location provides mild climate and sea with pleasant temperature all year long, as well as impressive scenery of mountains, valleys and cliffs, all covered by the lush vegetation Laurissilva, named Unesco’s Natural Patrimony of Humanity. The archipelago is formed by a group of islands, being the main and only inhabited Madeira and Porto Santo. There are excellent options in spas, historical monuments and great hotels and restaurants, where you can taste delicious gastronomy and award-winning Madeiran wines. For more information, visit www.madeiraallyear.com.
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