Madeira Island Travel Forum

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

Hello,

if anyone is thinking to buy a property in Madeira please let me know. May be I can help you?

As well, want a cheap accomodation or hire a car?

Thanks

want to hire a car for 2 weeks picking up and dropping of at airport. Can anybody suggest cheap reliable car company

I am considering going to Madeira for a short holiday 4-5 days. I was wondering what is the best way to go, a package holiday or staying in bed and breakfasts?

have booked to go to madeira in january stopping at the hotel orca praia nr fuchal,will be going with my girlfreind but would like to do some birdwatching when she lets me ,is there any good places for this and should i see much birdlife in jan,also is their boat trips to see the sea lions on the offshore islands please?or if there isnt is there any good boat trips for dolphin or whale watching please,as you can see i like my wildlife so any other places that might interest please tell cheers if can help

I'm thinking of going to Funchal for a week from 31 October to 6 November. Is it a good idea in terms of weather? Is it usually a rainy period or not? Can you swim in early November?

Hi VT Forum goers.

I've just booked a weeks break to a mountain retreat at eira do serrado-curral das freiras in early November. I'm assuming it's going to be cool up in the mountains? Can anyone give me an insight into this part of Madeira so I know what to pack?

Many thanks

Stuart.

I am looking for a cheap accomodation in Funchal. I mean a guesthouse or a private room.

Hello VT members,

Maybe it's a very strange question, but it's like this:

Together with Iris (my now nearly 4 years old daughter) we collect pins for on your walking stick. We have been to the island of Madeira when Iris was exactly 1 year young and just a few days ago we noticed that we didn't buy 1 in Madeira.

Does anybody have any idea how to get 2 of these pins? Of course I will pay that someone for the cost to make (buying and sending). I hope you all know what kind of pins I mean, otherwise I would sent you a picture of our walking sticks to get the idea.

Hope to hear form you soon and Iris would like that as well :-)

Jeroen

Botanic garden in Madeira, how to get entrances, prices

Can anyone suggest the best way to learn the basics of the language Obviously, it would ideal to be with people all the time , but apart from that any suggestions?
I have looked at books and tapes, but is there anything on line that you can log into to learn and hear the correct pronounciation(s) ..regards

Has anyone ever visited Canhas? It's located in Ponta do Sol and i was wondering what the general opinion from previous visitors are, and would you recommend it to other people.

Thanks

Hi! Me and my friend would like to visit madeira in December. Would it be too cold then? Is it possible to swim in the ocean? Is there much to see during this period or we`d better postpone the trip till the spring?