Cheap Holidays to Madeira

Madeira is home to a large variety of accommodation and you will find something to suit most budgets. From modern looking hotels and apartments to smaller hotels built in the traditional style of the island, you will find what you are looking for in Madeira. Most hotels have their own swimming pools and leisure as the island has no beaches. Hotels are filled with friendly attentive staff that will always do their best to ensure that you have the holiday that you deserve on their beautiful island.

Dining in Madeira is always a pleasant experience and you will find something to suit every taste. Fish and seafood are popular dishes and you can try some of the freshest fish that has been caught that same day in many of the restaurants. Some delicious local desserts that are definitely worth trying include 'bolo de mel' - honey and molasses cake and 'queijadas' - cottage cheese cakes. If you don’t fancy trying the local cuisine – don’t worry , as there is plenty of other food on offer throughout the resorts! You will fins there are numerous burger bars, cafes and restaurants serving English food, as well as Chinese, Mexican, Indian, Italian and French restaurants. Whilst dining in Madeira why not wash down your meal with a glass of their famous wine?

There is always plenty to do in Madeira, whether it’s relaxing at one of the many Lido’s on the island or a trip to Funchal for some serious retail therapy, there is something for everyone. Hiking and walking is a popular pastime on the island and many people tend to follow the path of the “levadas” - the 500-mile network of irrigation channels that feed water down from the mountains. Madeira also has many wine lodges that are open for wine tasting so that you can experience the delight of the famous Madeira wines. Along the coast there are boat tours available as well as parasailing and paragliding. Even just wandering through many of the small picturesque villages make a great day out.