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Where to today? Funchal, Madeira
Are you looking for a place to recharge your batteries before Christmas or after the hectic month of December? Are you trying to recover from a burn-out? Are you in need of a long extended weekend alone?
sunsets – Funchal, Madeira – credits Vivamost
Then, you will find the peace you need in Funchal.
Funchal is the capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island located 1,000 km Southwest of Lisbon and 500 km off the coast of Morocco. Known as the Pearl of the Atlantic for its Mediterranean climate and natural beauties, Madeira has welcomed many personalities such as the Empress Sissi and Winston Churchill.
coastline of Madeira, Funchal – credits Vivamost
With an average temperature of 20 C in the month of December it is the perfect place for a well-deserved break. You will be able to enjoy your meals outside while admiring the coastline, take daily walks along the waterfront and watch breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.
dramatic panorama over the Atlantic ocean, Funchal – credits Vivamost
In the suburb of Monte at 580 meters you can wander for hours in the city botanical gardens and in the Monte Palace botanical gardens. There you can see thousands of plants and beautiful colorful exotic birds. You can reach Monte via a gondola lift which you take in Funchal old town. Popular attractions are walking on the levada paths, which are irrigation channels, or dolphin sailing cruises. With a bus you can reach the postcards village of Câmara de Lobos and the cliffs of Cabo Girão. Many luxury hotels also have amazing spas where you can relax and enjoy body treatments.
exterior of the Vidamar spa – copyright Vidamar Resorts, Madeira
Funchal is without a doubt a place you will want to go back to once you have been there.
Leaving Funchal, Madeira island – credits Vivamost
Spotlight on the Thalasso Sea Spa at the Vidamar Resorts, Madeira
