Steve's World Blog » Holidays http://mapamundo.co.uk/blog Information and articles on cities, towns and villages around the world. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:50:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Holiday Islands – Madeira http://mapamundo.co.uk/blog/2009/07/30/holiday-islands-%e2%80%93-madeira/ http://mapamundo.co.uk/blog/2009/07/30/holiday-islands-%e2%80%93-madeira/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:59:24 +0000 needahand http://mapamundo.co.uk/blog/?p=26 What can you expect from a holiday in Madeira? Well – holidays in Madeira are perfect for those who enjoy wonderful scenery, with plenty of sub-tropical flora and a dash of old colonial charm, it also has a rich history and was known to the Romans in the centuries BC. One of Europe’s oldest tourist destinations, Madeira has long attracted travellers from many locations and with many interests, be it for the superb weather the excellent water sports facilities, the fine coastal resorts or just to enjoy the wildlife and picturesque scenery. In order to make the most of the island, it is advisable to avail yourself of a car hire vehicle, this will enable you to visit some of the more interesting places. Madeira has some of the world’s finest hotels and features in the brochures of most major tour operators. Lapped by the Gulf Stream, Madeira has a distinctly subtropical climate, with relatively high rainfall, it is perfect for all-year round holidays and Madeira weather is warm during the summer and very mild during the winter.

Madeira Map.

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