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Sightseeing in Madeira - what to see. Complete travel guide

Madeira 1. Madeira is well worth visiting all the year round as the weather on the island is just awesome through all 12 month of the year. The beach season is considered to be from the beginning of May till the end of January and the coldest season starts from February and lasts through March and April.
2. The most popular souvenirs are considered to be handmade crafts which should better be bought on the markets. One should pay special attention to embroidery and braiding among which one may find genuine masterpieces.
3. Boutiques and shopping centers are open from 9 am till 7 pm. A short lunchtime about an hour is possible during the day. Saturday is considered to be a shortened working day meanwhile only upscale shopping centers and malls are open on Sundays.
4. The large cities of Madeira have adopted the cashless transfer system. The credit cards are accepted in any shopping center, large restaurants and filling stations. One should have enough cash when setting off to the remote cities of the island and for shopping on the markets.
5. The system of public transport is represented with a branching network of bus routes by which one can easily cruise the island. One should not travel far from the hotel after 20.00 as the buses and other public transport are rather rare at this time. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Tourists wishing to travel by taxi should better call a car by phone. The highest rates are offered by the taxis waiting for the clients in close vicinity to the hotels and shopping centers.
7. Travelers wishing to explore the natural attractions should be backed with some warm clothes. In the mountain areas it is getting colder and in the evening the coolness is rather perceivable even in the coastal areas.
Excursion over cultural sights of Madeira - 'must visit' points of interest
Every city of Madeira features plenty of unique landmarks and sights. To fully embrace the beauty and cultural traditions of the island the travelers should take a general sightseeing tour … Open
8. Tourists wishing to bring from the trip the wine of local production should better set off for shopping to the specialized stores. These stores feature more attractive pricing for goods. Besides the risk to buy fake goods is minimized in this way. Before making a purchase the visitors will surely be offered to taste the desired sorts of wine.
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What to visit being in Madeira - unique sights

Madeira Airport

From the series “The Most Dangerous Runways in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Madeira center - 16.6 km.
Not all pilots manage to successfully land the aircraft at Madeira Airport. Before landing, they have to cross the mountain massif and then approach the narrow runway. Not all create this hard nut, so the accident rate in the airport is very large. Despite the huge risk, the airport is considered one of the most heavily loaded in Portugal. Every day he receives the flights from London, Vienna, Paris, Manchester and Oslo, as well as the other major cities of the world. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Madeira

Funchal
2. Travelers who expect to save on trips and want to explore the city by themselves are advised to use a taxi. Daily rent of a taxi will cost travelers about 150-180 euros, depending on the planned route, while the cost of some bus trips is about 100 euros. 3. It is ... Open »
Puerto de la Cruz
2. It is possible to get to the resort from the airport by bus, it departs several times an hour. The ticket’s price is different: it can be from 11 to 20 euros. 3. The hottest months of year is August, however even in August the temperature usually don’t increase ... Open »
Canary Islands
2. It’s better to go out to the natural reserve in the morning or in the evening, when the sun is not so hot. Be sure to take a sun protector, as you can burn even during a usual walk. 3. Islands of the archipelago are connected with excellent ferry service; ... Open »
Tenerife
2. The system of cashless payment is widespread on the island; credit cards are accepted in almost all major hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. Cash will be useful to those who plan to visit small restaurants and shop at open markets. 3. There are travel ... Open »
Los Gigantes
2. It is most advantageous to pay in national currency. You can exchange money in one of the banks, private exchange offices or directly at the hotel. The latter option is the least profitable - experienced travelers recommend changing money at the airport, before ... Open »
Lanzarote
2. It’s convenient to travel around the island by car. Local drivers differ with strict observance of traffic rules, so roads are pretty safe. It is also worth considering that while driving pedestrians crossing the road has to be taken into account, as they may ... Open »
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