Madeira holidays

Known as the floating garden of the Atlantic, Madeira is set against a stunning backdrop of rugged mountains, which tumble into the ocean. Blanketed with flowers, the island is home to beautiful gardens bursting with orchids and bougainvillea. While carved into her mountains, picture-postcard villages, magnificent churches and breathtaking waterfalls are waiting to be discovered. More.

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Things to do on holiday in Madeira

Holidays in Madiera offer these great activities:

Explore Funchal's impressive cathedral, churches and galleries
Visit the harbour at Camara de Lobos
Travel up to Monte in the cable car, and descend back to Funchal on a wicker toboggan ride
Walk around Madeira's beautiful gardens including the Central Botanical Gardens and Ecological Park
Experience the natural pools, which lie between lava rocks and fill up when the tide comes in

Fact file for holidays to Madiera

Madiera weather
	daily temperature	daily sunshine	monthly rainfall
Jan	19°C	4.5hrs	7.7cm
Feb	19°C	5.5hrs	5.7cm
Mar	19°C	6hrs	5.4cm
Apr	20°C	6.5hrs	3.2cm
May	21°C	6hrs	3.5cm
Jun	23°C	6hrs	1.7cm
Jul	25°C	7hrs	0.1cm
Aug	26°C	7hrs	0.5cm
Sep	26°C	6hrs	3.7cm
Oct	23°C	5.5hrs	8.7cm
Nov	21°C	5.5hrs	9.0cm
Dec	20°C	4.5hrs	11.4cm

Fly from	Flight time approx: 3hrs 30mins
Birmingham	Leeds Bradford
Bristol	London Gatwick
Cardiff	London Luton
East Midlands (Nov - Apr)	Manchester
Exeter	Newcastle (May - Oct)
Glasgow

Airport available all year round unless stated

Travel money

Currency: Euro. 1 = 70 pence

A commission-free foreign exchange service is available at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets. Currency exchange rates fluctuate daily. The above is for guidance only.

Passports and Visas

Passport Information: You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK.

Visa Information: No visa required.

Other Information: A minor under the age of 18 travelling to Portugal must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian, be met at the airport or point of entry by a parent or guardian, or carry a letter of authorisation to travel from a parent or guardian. The letter should name the adult responsible for the minor during his/her stay. For more information, please contact:

The Portuguese Embassy
11 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8PP

Please note: This information is accurate as of 30 Jan 2007. All charges and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents and we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.

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