Madeira
Formed by a volcanic explosion, Madeira’s coastline is awe-inspiring with steep and rocky cliffs ingrained with lava gorges. With a temperate maritime climate, the Madeira archipelago, which includes the three islands of its namesake, Madeira, as well as Porto Santo and Desertas, sits around 250 miles north of Tenerife in the Canaries. The picturesque, yet hilly, capital city of Funchal and a spectacular landscape teeming with flora and fauna make up part of the reason this charming island is a year-round destination.
Renowned for its Madeira wine, levada walks, embroidery artisans and fabulous gardens, Madeira is a very popular destination, visited every year by about one million tourists. The island is also known for its annual New Year celebrations that feature one of the largest firework shows in the world (as officially recognised by the Guinness World Records in 2006).
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Madeira is classified as having a Mediterranean climate but there are clear differences between north- and south-facing regions. Other microclimates do exist, particularly in the constantly humid wettest points of the mountains and also in the desert areas of the islands. The islands are strongly influenced by the Gulf Stream and Canary Current, giving mild year-round temperatures - the average annual temperature at Funchal weather station is 19.6 °C. In contrast, on the highest windward slopes of Madeira, rainfall exceeds 50 inches per year, mostly falling between October and April.
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There is an excellent choice of regional airports as well as low cost and charter airlines to choose from (London, Manchester and Bristol being the most popular from the UK). With flying times of around 4 hours, this is a great short-haul destination.
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