Madeira

Welcome to the island of Madeira. Also known as the 'Floating Garden', the island of Madeira is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, 500 km from the African coast and 1000 km from the European Continent, making it an ideal holiday destination for single travellers.

Madeira is a paradise for people on a solo holiday Madeira. They can explore the island's breath taking scenery and majestic mountains. This archipelago has mild climate all year around, making it convenient for people on single holiday Madeira to have loads of fun and excitement. The island of Madeira showcases a perfect contrast of colours. The green of nature beautifully compliments the bright blue of the sea and the sky. Madeira is a place where charm and tradition rub shoulders with modern comfort in absolute respect for nature.

People on cheap singles holidays Madeira, who really wish to explore the island can climb to the top of a mountain and enjoy fantastic views. They can even follow the trails and paths in the Laurissilva Forest or take a wonderful sailboat trip along the coast to watch dolphins and whales. People on a solo vacation Madeira can also walk along the levada waterways or visit the delightful fishing village, Camara de Lobos, where Winston Churchill used to paint. You can also take the cable car up to Monte and whiz down the streets on the famous sledge ride. The more adventurous types travellers can take a jeep safari or cruise along the coast on Nau Santa Maria, a replica of Christopher Columbus's flagship. You never know, you can meet singles on the cruise or safari and meeting-like minded people will make your singles holidays Madeira even more interesting.

To make your holiday complete, you must visit the island of Porto Santo. It is only 15 minutes by plane and 2 ½ hours by ferry. The 'Golden Island' is blessed with 9 km of fine beaches unpolluted sand washed by clear, calm sea.

Madeira is full of fun in addition to natural attractions and all year round spring weather!

Carnival:

The city wakes up on the Friday before Shrove Tuesday to the sound of bands, samba and carnival parades. What a great sight!

Flower Festival:
Every year after Easter, Funchal is the stage of a luxurious treat for the senses. Flower festival celebrates spring and the season's exuberant flowering.

Atlantic Festival:
The Atlantic Festival takes place in June and involves both culture and entertainment- music festival, international fire works competition and street animation.

Wine Festival:
This festival is held early September when the grape harvest begins all over the island. It features decorations, music and dancing.

Columbus Festival:
In September, Vila Baleira devotes a week to Christopher Columbus who lived on the island for several years.

X 'mas & New Year Celebrations:
Funchal bay's unique amphitheatre is transformed into giant nativity scene illuminated with thousands of lights decking the city's main streets from the second half of November, in a scenario of rare beauty.

To hail in the New Year, amazing firework displays are launched from 50 different points at 10 minute intervals with parties on the harbour and on the local boats which continue until the early hours.

Madeira offers a wide range of accommodations for its visitors. One of the most renowned hotels is the MeHotel Estrelicia (*** Star):

Hotel Estrelicia is situated 300 meters from the sea and is 2 km from the capital Funchal. The hotel has magnificent views of Funchal´s bay and also Lido view. It is equipped with 148 rooms.

Accommodation:
All rooms have private balcony. Room facilities include hair dryer, telephone, satellite TV, Safe deposit box and minibar (paid service). Internet access is available on request (paid service).

Facilities:
Breakfast and Dinner is served in Restaurant Europa at Dorisol Estrelicia and lunch at Restaurant Mermaid in the neighbouring Dorisol Buganvilia. Some of the facilities offered by the hotel include: Restaurants, Terrace bar, Piano bar, Two swimming pools, Indoor pool with, sauna, Jacuzzi and health club free of charge, Hairdresser (paid service), Games room with darts and table tennis free of charge, Billiard table and tennis court (paid service), Free shuttle bus from the hotel to the city centre. There are also daily free entertainment programmes during the day and night.

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