Steve's World Blog » Madeira 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 Funchal Cliff Bay Hotel Madeira http://mapamundo.co.uk/blog/2010/07/28/funchal-cliff-bay-hotel-madeira/ http://mapamundo.co.uk/blog/2010/07/28/funchal-cliff-bay-hotel-madeira/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:21:57 +0000 needahand http://mapamundo.co.uk/blog/?p=1152 Cliff Bay Hotel Funchal

Cliff Bay Hotel Funchal

A good choice for your accommodation in Funchal on the island of Madeira, the 5 Star Cliff Bay Hotel is located on a picturesque headland looking out on the Atlantic Ocean. The Cliff Bay has over 200 rooms all with bathroom, balcony, TV, safe, internet, air-con, and tea/coffee machine. The hotel has a fantastic range of facilities including 3 bars, 3 restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools for swimming whatever the weather, gymnasium, steam rooms, Jacuzzi etc, it also provides a shuttle bus to and from Madeira airport if you are not using a car hire vehicle. Funchal is the capital city of Madeira and has everything you would need for a perfect holiday on this popular Portuguese island. Rooms are offered in the Cliff Bay Hotel Funchal from around 94 euros per night. Funchal is situated on the south coast of Madeira and is also the location of the island’s airport.

Funchal Map.

]]> http://mapamundo.co.uk/blog/2010/07/28/funchal-cliff-bay-hotel-madeira/feed/ 0 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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