Madeira Island Travel Forum

Hi, me and my fiance are planning a weeks trip to Madeira, the only compromise we can live with are the lack of beaches. However we are looking for a relaxing break and have seen a Hotel in Santa Cruz, near Funchal. Has anyone stayed in this resort. We are in our 20's but not into loud bars and nightlife. Are there any better suited resorts.

When is the best time to visit for the weather and less crowds. We can either go in the middle of August or towards the end of September

I don't know any resorts in Madeira, since I stayed in a little hotel in the center of Funchal. However, if you would like to avoid crowds, it would be better to go towards the end of September - the weather is still nice and certainly there are less tourists.

Enjoy your trip!

Hi there, I do not know about the resort in Santa Cruz but there is a wonderful hotel in S. Vicente called the Estrelage do Mar. It is right on the sea but there is so much to do in the area. S Vicente offers lavada walks, caves and most beautiful seenaries. It is not as buzy as the rest of the island and more for the couples that like the outdoors. The best time when the weather is still good without so much "traffic", will be end September. August is the busiest month on the entire island.

I wish you a wonderful holiday and if you have any further questions, do send me a email on wilmafmendes@gmail.com

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