Holidays in Madeira

Why should you book a holiday package to Madeira?

Madeira is an island archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Portugal. It's renowned for its warm sandy beaches and wine culture. Verdant and mountainous, subtropical Madeira boasts enticing nature trails, stunning scenery, and botanical gardens. You can enjoy mountain hiking, sailing, canyoning, paragliding, scuba diving, whale and dolphin watching or simply take it easy on the beach.

Why not book a holiday package for your Madeira break? The flight and hotel expenses are billed together at preferential rates, a less expensive option than paying each separately. It saves time in making arrangements and leaves you with plenty of money to spend on souvenirs.

When should you book a holiday package to Madeira?

Madeira has an annual average temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit. It's best to visit between May and August when the weather is hot but there is minimal rainfall. Come at this time of year and you get to participate in the Madeira wine festival, which is held every August.

Where should you stay in Madeira during your holidays?

For any holiday type in Madeira:

The Hotel Quinta da Serra is a hillside resort which has lush gardens and a sea view. The rooms are equipped with minifridges, flat-screen TVs, plus free Wi-Fi. Suites have living rooms, whirlpools, and a 24/7 butler service.

The Pestana Promenade Hotel is perched enticingly on a cliff and offers ocean views. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, minifridges, and flat-screen TVs. Studios have kitchenettes while suites add balconies, dining rooms, and in-room tubs.

For family holidays in Madeira:

The Aquanatura Madeira is a seafront hotel where rooms offer free Wi-Fi, minibars, cable TV, and Nespresso machines. Suites have living rooms with a dining area and the breakfast buffet is served in a bright restaurant. It also has a spa, a hot tub, a sauna, and a massage room.

For an upmarket hotel with chic rooms that feature free Wi-Fi, minibars, coffeemakers, and a flat-screen TV, the Castanheiro Boutique is ideal. The suites have a living room and round-the-clock room service.

For romantic holidays in Madeira:

The Hotel Da Vila has garden and ocean views which are most definitely romantic. The rooms feature minimalist interior decor and offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes, coffeemakers, and terraces or balconies. There's a swim-up bar, an infinity pool, a steam bath, a gym, a restaurant, and a lobby with a fireplace.

Refined airy rooms with balconies and terraces that offer garden views are a hallmark of the Quinta da Casa Branca. There's free Wi-Fi, minibars, and coffee and tea makers. Suites have Jacuzzis and lounges and a breakfast buffet is served in a garden pavilion. A chic spa, outdoor pool, and a gym add to the appeal.

For luxury holidays in Madeira:

Belmond Reid's Palace has refined furnishings in its plush rooms, as well as free Wi-Fi, DVD players, marble bathrooms, and ocean views. Suites have separate lounges or sitting areas. The elegant cocktail bar and ritzy dining room boast lovely ocean views.

If a superb oceanfront hotel with island-themed decor in its elegant rooms is your preference, try the Royal Savoy, which offers free Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs plus balconies with ocean views. Suites have living areas equipped with sofas and kitchenettes.

For budget holidays in Madeira:

Cheerfulway Bravamar is a casual waterfront hotel that features simple furnishings, coffeemakers, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. The upgraded rooms have kitchenettes while the suites add separate sitting areas. An English breakfast is served in the in-house restaurant with an ocean-view.

A country house with gorgeous gardens is the setting for the Hotel Enotel Golf Santo da Serra. Rooms have warm decor and feature free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and minibars. Some have room service and balconies. There's also an indoor pool, a spa, a fitness room, and a Turkish bath.