Madeira Island Travel Forum

please can somebody help me with a question. how much roughly does a meal for two average? also, how much money should i take for a weeks holiday, not including car hire? i have never been to madeira before and i am planning a trip for the end of september, any ideas on weather that time of the year also please. thank you

i would be grateful if somebody could please contact me to let me know an average cost for meal for 2 people in cafes, restaurants etc, along with average cost for buying essential items, toiletries, bread, milk etc if required to buy. i am planning my first trip for the end of september this year, any advice would be welcome. thank you kindly.

I'm looking for a cruise that spends New Year's Eve 2008 in Funchal.

Am thinking about coming to Madeira for 3 or 4 days at the beginning of June.

What is the weather normally like? Is it quite warm?

Is windsurfing very popular there and if so, whereabouts?

Thanks for any help

Cat

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We'll be in Funchal on March 28th. We always enjoying visiting the downtown Market (fish, flowers and vegetables) We would also like to go to the Grocery Store.
Can you please help me with the Super Market names? And are any in the downtown area?
Thanking you in advance
Martha

We will be in Funchal for only one full day on November 5th as a cruise port.
We wanted to explore the main town, markets, etc. on our own for a few hours.
There is a company that offers a half day tour as follows:

Nun’s Valley – 2 persons at 19 each (lunch not included)
Funchal – Eira do Serrado – Curral das Freiras – Pico dos Barcelos – Funchal

Does that seem worthwhile to do for a few hours in the morning and then explore on our own for the afternoon? Any advice would really be appreciated.

Thanks,
Marty

Hi
This maybe a silly question but; -
We were thinking of going to Porto Santo for the 1st week in July. How busy do the beaches get as I have been told that the Portugese take advantage of this lovely island at this time of year. Being a small Island we didnt know if it was going to be heaving with people.
Thanks
Chris

I have been doing some research regarding a holiday in May this year and have seen a lovely place to stay near Sao Vicente. My question is - is it cooler in this area on the North coast than in the Funchal and South Coast region, and if so by how much at this time of year.

Also, with regard to hiring a car we are thinking of doing this as we are planning on taking my parents (who are in their early 70's) who have slight mobility problems (one more than the other). When driving through the villages and in Funchal what is the parking like - are there car parks or spaces along the promenade etc?

Thanks,

Sue

What is a cheap way to travel between Lisbon & Madeira? TAP and other airlines are not less than 160 Euros Plus one way (taxes extra). Please help!!!

We have the chance of a good deal to Funchal in late Feb. However,though we understand the weather should be ok give or take the odd shower, we are concerned that we will miss out on flowers in bloom. Would it be worth us waiting and paying more for a May booking?

hi; i'm thinking of travelling to madeira in early january. i'd like some accurate info regarding the weather at that time of year i.e from a real person rather than a statistic. should i bring my wellies and umbrella or cozzy and shades. much depends on the reply.

dr. gonzo beerlizard m.d.

We're going to be in Funchal for a day at the end of the month, and I'm trying to find a way to make the most of our 8 hours. In addition to some sights around Funchal, I think we might like to head over to see Cabo Girão.

If we took a taxi, about how long would it take and how much would it cost? Would it be possible to get there/back by bus?

Thanks for your help!

Hi

Is there a walking festival in january 2008,if so please send details.

Thanks Iris

how do i get from algrave to madeira island apart from by plane.

can i get onto a boat or helicopter? if so what days does the boat leave and what times and how much does it cost?????????

In March I shall be cruising into Funchal for the 3rd.time. Each time my husband and I have disembarked and just walked along the front and up a few side streets.This time we would like to see a bit more perhaps even where the cable car is. Any help would be appreciated.

I'd like to spend there a week. Is it advisable to go therewithout booking a room? Where would you recommend to stay? in Funchal or in Porto Moniz.

Are there some interesting event or festival happening that month?

Thanks a bunch for your replies.

Dear Madeirians,

here are some things I'd like your advice, please:

(1)Over 24th to 26th December it's chrismas. What's the situation with closing shops, restaurants over these days?

(2) Any suggestion for a nice pub, disco, nightclub in Funchal or somewhere else on the island?

(3) Coin laundry or a decent Laundry (how are those called in portuguese) around in Funchal?

(4) Internet Cafes - where to find?

(5) Where is this adress - cannot locate it on my map...:
Residencial Pina
Travessa Do Pina Nº 8
Funchal (Madeira)

A reference place would help!

Thanks so much, looking forward to my trip!

Ralf.

Can anyone say how much rain there will be. Can I expect sun. When it rains is very bad(quantify if possible). What type of clothing to make life comfortable. Light waterproofs trousers and jackets etc.

Can the rain a make days walk not practical etc. The idea is to walk each day to a different hotel and our bags follow etc.

Any information is gratefully received to make the honeymoon a success
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Can anyone tell me if there is a decent bus serice from airport into funchal? Is it regular and how much is it? alternatively, what do Taxi's cost. Thanks

Wondering if anyone has travelled with the airline SATA from Toronto-Ponta Delgada-Madeira. Any comments would be welcome. Also wondering how "flowery" Madeira will be in early March.

Thank you

I'm planing going to Madeira at the end of october. I don't like driving, but I'd like to visit the most beautiful and interesting places there. Are there buses from Funchal to this places? Are the taxis very expensive?

Thanks.

hi what is the weather like at the end of october , is there a lot of rain in funchal

Can anyone help? My husband and I are visiting Madeira mid July 2006 and we would like to go horse riding as we prefer to ride rather than walk. Has anyone been trekking and if so how did you find it. Can you recommend a particular stables?
I am an experienced rider but hubby prefers to 'plod gently' so would be great if we could mix the two styles.
Thanks

Hi my plane will arrive at 8.30 pm . How can I get to Sao Vicente at this time in the chepest way? How much is for taxi? Thanks for help

Where is the best place to buy Madeira wine, please?

My husband and I are on a cruise stopping at Madeira in December. What would you recommend that we do and/or see in a day, please?

My huband and I will be on a cruise stopping at Maderia in December. What is the chance that we may see dolphins, whales and/or sealions, please?

Could someone tell me what's the weather like in last week of August and the first of September?

What places are best for a vacation for a family with small children? We would like to have a classical summer vacation (sunbathing, etc).

Thanks! :-)

Hello, I am arriving Funchal by cruise ship on 5May, 2006. I am looking for a company that specializes in day hikes; pick up and drop off at the pier in Funchal and would have to get me back before the ship sails away at 5p.

I have done a lot of searching online and it appears all organized hiking tours are more than 1 day long. I did see the "on your own" hiking tours on VT; I'm really looking for something a bit more organized with a tour leader.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi,

My friend is looking to book a two week honeymoon in Madeira.
Does anyone know of a nice, but reasonably priced hotel/villa there and could anyone tell us about their holiday experience there. It would be greatly appricated.

Thanks in advance