What did I know about Madeira before you got on this portuguese island? What Madeira is the island of eternal spring, for some reason it is considered to be a rest for senor, and that here the most dangerous airport in the world, named after the famous football player Cristiano Ronaldo. I flew to confirm or refute these facts.)
Madeira is an island on the coast of the Atlantic, which, as we know, is still well warmed. We flew in July, a beautiful month, it would seem, for a beach holiday. What we encountered in reality - the temperature during the day 22-23 s, the water in the ocean - 22 C. Spring weather, but here I understand why the island is suitable for the rest of the elderly - there is no strong heat. Never.
Since it is an island, and the island is small, and we have 10 days in stock, we stayed in the capital - the city of Funchal, and then took the car for rent and started a trip over the island.
Beaches on Madeira are different, for every taste. There are both small gold sand and with dark volcanic. One beach, where dark and light sand stretched, won our attention. Well-equipped, with a bar and free parking, and at the same time calm, Prainha Beach. The only negative for not able to swim is a sharp entrance to the water. The beach is located on the territory of the Natural Reserve Ponta de Sao-Lawrence, between the city of Kanisal and the village of Kinta to Lorgie. And if you are traveling with children, you'd better choose the beach in the city of Kanisal PisciNas Do Canical. It has equipped children's pools and panoramic adults. Very nice beach with bulk gold sand - Macchiko Beach. It is considered one of the best on the island. And so, a lot of beaches in pebble bays, but, nevertheless, also attractive.
Almost all attractions on the island created nature. These are majestic mountains, mysterious caves and transparent waterfalls. I advise you to see the old mysterious forest, which has survived since the oldest times - "Laurisilva".
And be sure to climb the funicular to Mount Monte. From here it opens just a stunning look. And on the top of the top there is a beautiful palace surrounded by exotic gardens with fountains, sculptures and ceramic paintings.
And we just could not pass by the village of Kurral-Dash Freirash, located between the peak of the high rocks. It is high in the mountains 19 km from Funchala. It was created in the 16th century. Nuns who were hidden here from pirates. There are simply amazing views of the mountains and the gorge, and the settlement itself is very unusual. Spirit captures!
As for the city of Funchal himself, here you can admire the Cathedral on the central square, take a walk on the embankment of Avenida Do Mar and try the traditional coffee "Chineza" in one of the taverns and touch the powerful walls of the San Tiago fortress.
Oh yeah, and, returning home, do not forget to grab Madera wine from the island! In Vino Veritas ...
