Madeira is a beautiful place to visit, there’re so many things to do. Here are a couple of tips that you can do in this amazing island:
– Funchal: the cosmopolitan capital of Madeira, it’s very relaxed and basically 100% crime free place. It’s the main city and situated on the south coast of the island. It’s also the most important cruise-ship port of the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a very rich cultural and historical heritage but the natural beauty is also really important on the island. When you’re in town you should visit the biggest market which is called Mercado dos Lavradores where you can buy tasty tropical fruits, fresh fish and vegetables, very exotic flowers and nice local crafts. The Sé Cathedral is also very important sight to see. You can also go for a walk on the seaside promenade to Funchal harbour, it’s really beautiful. If you like strong coffee then you should visit one of the many cafés of the Marina.
– Island coast: the coast of Madeira is full of divers landscape such as sheer cliffs, wonderful flora and fauna. The south coast is calmer and more sheltered while the north coast is spectacle but it’s wilder too.
– Madeira’s mountains: Madeira’s mountains are beautiful and very sheer, on top of that they have a micro-climate all of their own. They’re located only a few miles from the sunny coast. There’re many attractions to see in the mountains that you should discover yourself.
– Porto Santo: it’s a small island, not far from Madeira. Porto Santo has a 9 km sandy beach which is absolutely wonderful. You can take a ferry to visit the island.
– uninhabited islands: there’re also uninhabited ilands close to Madeira like Deserta Grande, Bugio, Ilhéu Chão and Prego do Mar. They’re part of a big nature reserve and the Mediterranean monk seal (one of the twelve most endangered animal species on earth) and tarantula spiders, wild goats also live there.
