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| Welcome to Secretplaces Madeira. Stay in luxury Madeira hotels and romantic accommodation. Specially selected accommodations from which to get to know this beautiful island – the pearl of the Atlantic. Whatever your reasons to visit Madeira, be it a romantic getaway or luxury hotels in Madeira, Secretplaces will you help you find the perfect spot. |
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| Madeira’s legendary beauty and exceptional climate have long made this small Atlantic island a popular tourist destination. Strictly speaking, the “Pearl of the Atlantic” is actually an archipelago made up of four islands: Madeira itself, the smaller Porto Santo, plus two uninhabited islands with the apt titles of Desertas (Deserted) and Selvagens (Wild), the latter two being important bird sanctuaries. As for the Main Island, spectacular mountain scenery, sub-tropical forests and exotic vegetation combine with a rich historic patrimony and climate to offer travellers a year round holiday destination par excellence. The island is also home to one of the world’s great beverages – Madeira wine, a fortified wine produced from the vineyards planted in the volcanic hills of the island. |
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| The capital Funchal lays claim to being the island’s most monumentally impressive town. Manor houses and gardens go hand in hand with a profusion of religious building, which include the 15th century cathedral, the Santa Clara Convent (15th century) and numerous churches from the 15th to the 18th century, thus making Funchal an attractive city to visit in its own right. Other interesting architecture takes in the Customs building and Fortress-palace of Saint Laurence (both 16th century). |
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| It is generally acknowledged that Madeira is one of the best places for trekking. The climate, landscape and “levadas” (the unique irrigation canals that offer the chance of trekking everywhere on the island) are just some of the reasons. Madeira is also walkable all year round - never too hot or too cold and the scenery is wonderful, taking in a vast panorama of vegetation, flaura, tunnels and gorges. |
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| Madeira offers 45 holes of championship golf divided between two courses, both of which are remarkable for their scenic beauty – Palheiro Golf Club (www.palheirogolf.com) and Clube de Golfe Santa Serra (www.santodaserragolf.com) The island plays host to the P.G.A. European Tour every spring, when the Madeira Island Open takes place at Santo da Serra Golf Club. |
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| Madeira is a premiere fishing location, with its waters home to a wide variety of species, many of which are seasonal. These include white marlin, tunas, amberjacks and spearfish. Bigger varieties include the shark, with the best time for fishing these fine specimens generally from September and December. |
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| Madeira is a small island and travelling by car can be a fun and realxing way to get to know the island. Ferry services from Madeira to the small sister island of Porto Santo takes around 2 1/2 hours depending on weather conditions. |
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