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See more Islands. Near to Funchal (11.94 km) in Portugal.


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Save 15% on all room rates (except peak dates) between Nov 1 and April 30 at this beautifully situated hotel with exceptional restaurant, surrounded by prize winning sub tropical garden. Twin room with inland view, B&B.

7 days, from £676 (). Cadogan Holidays »  
 

‘Madeira’

Spectacular scenery. Dangerous roads if you hire a car (too many tour buses coming the other way and filling the whole road on blind corners). No beaches. (Go to neighbouring Porto Santo for a beach). Plenty of swimming off rocks though. Most hotels in Funchal, which is overdeveloped. A few outlying and more laid back places to stay around the island. Water cold in winter but bearable in summer.

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15% Discount at 4* superior Quinta Splendida Madeira

15% Discount at 4* superior Quinta Splendida Madeira

7 days () from £676 (inc. flights)

Save 15% on all room rates (except peak dates) between Nov 1 and April 30 at this beautifully situated hotel with exceptional restaurant, surrounded by prize winning sub tropical garden. Twin room with inland view, B&B.

Luxury 7 day break in Madeira

Luxury 7 day break in Madeira

7 days (Hotel package) from £468 (inc. flights)

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Exodus

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Walking in Madeira

Walking in Madeira

7 days (Group tour) from £625

A superb walking experience through Madeira's botanical paradise, including flower-lined levadas and an ascent to the highest peak. Walk through the wild and varied scenary of Madeira, from gentle strolls to more demanding forays amongst the jagged peaks.

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Levadas of Madeira

Levadas of Madeira

7 days (Group tour) from £448

A week’s varied walking on the beautiful and dramatic Atlantic island of Madeira

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Levada Trails of Madeira

Levada Trails of Madeira

8 days (Group tour) from £355

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Voyage to South America

Voyage to South America

22 days (Cruise) from £2019

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