The Flower Island:
Winters are mild in Madeira, and so are the summers. The balanced climate provides the conditions for the unique flower paradise that is the island of Madeira.
Lush, green vegetation and breath-takingly colorful, exotic flowers throughout the year.
Madeira is a genuine nature reserve that conserves a wide range of various flowers, plants, and bushes.
The island has a lot of endemic plant species that attract botanists from all over the world.
The orchids are in bloom throughout the year. Lilies, hydrangeas, jacarandas, and azaleas are among the island´s special highlights.
A Trip to Porto Moniz:
A ride along the south coast. Destination: the quaint fishing village of Camara de Lobos.
Passing Camara de Lobos (where Hemingway used to live), you will reach Ribeira Brava.
The northward ascent to the Paul da Serra plateau starts at Ponta do Sol (1600 meters), crossing the island further northwards.
At Porto Moniz, you should make a stop-over and visit the natural lava pools.
The street back to Soa Vicente, nestling in the lava cliffs, is particularly scenic. Today, most people take the newly-built tunnel.
Soa Vicente is among Madeira´s oldest cities.
The Encumeada Pass will take you back to the south.
To end this impressive trip, make a stop at Gabo Girao, a 580-meter cliff (the second-highest cliff of the world), and enjoy the breathtaking view.
Caniço de Baixo - Your Holiday Resort at the Sea:
Caniço de Baixo is located 12 kilometers to the East of Funchal. Our house, the 'casa palmeira', offers marvelous views of the Atlantic Sea.
The 'casa palmeira' is situated in a southern hillside location, in a quiet, exclusive residential area, just above the cliffs of the south coast of the Atlantic, within walking distance of the beach, a fifteen-minute ride from Funchal and from the airport.
Inside the bungalow, there are friendly Mediterranean furnishings. You will feel at home from the minute of your arrival!
The terrace offers marvelous views of our tropical garden and of the ocean.
This up-and-coming holiday resort is Madeira´s second most important tourist destination next to Funchal, the island´s capital.
Most buildings in the region are villas and family houses. There are cozy bars, nice restaurants, pubs and coffee houses, as well as modern supermarkets. Wide range of opportunities for leisure activities.
Golf:
The Madeira Islands with their eternal spring are the perfect golf destination all year round. Two different islands, three magnificent golf courses and a wide range of accommodation, leisure and wellness for all golfers.
Santo da Serra Golf Club, home of the Madeira Island Open, rates as one of the most spectacular courses in Europe, with staggering views from the mountains to the sea below.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, it is situated close to the picturesque village of Santo da Serra east of Madeira. With 27 holes available for play in 1998 all characterised by generous fairways, tight undulating greens and a choice of tee positions to suite all abilities. Check your score against the best players in Europe!
Palheiro Golf is situated in the hills to the east of Funchal, near the exotic Quinta do Palheiro, boasting fantastic views of the sea, Funchal Bay and the Desertas Islands.
This 18 hole, 6000 metre plus course was designed in 1993 by Cabel Robinson, and is skillfully set within the gracious parkland of the Quinta de Palheiro Ferreiro. Remarkable for tight fairways, fast greens, and judicious use of the beautiful trees that once covered the hillside, the course is a worthy challenge for all handicap levels.
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