Articles related to "Funchal"

From palaces to museums and churches, Funchal has a wealth of historical attractions befitting its 500 years as capital of Madeira Island.

With breathtaking scenery and a pleasant climate year round, Madeira island is a favourite holiday destination.

Funchal is such an easy town when it comes to 'doing your own thing'. Cruise ships dock in the heart of Madeira's capital, with shopping and photo opportunities close by.

After days at sea, often the only trip that will do is a good walk on shore. Forget the coaches and taxis, and step out on the western side of safe, friendly Funchal.

Holidays on Madeira, a wooded volcanic island 1000 miles from the Portuguese mainland, are changing. Hotels are getting more luxurious and 'levada' walking is increasing.

This article describes some of the many wine lodges in Funchal where the interested visitor can taste and buy some of the best fortified wines left in existence.

This article looks at Madeira, arguably the most undervalued and best value of the fortified wines.

Columbus called here and, since crossing the Atlantic for fun became popular, so have many great cruise liners. Why well-mannered Madeira is still an evergreen favourite.

The beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira has been a safe haven for ships since Christopher Columbus was a lad. Now it welcomes cruise shoppers in search of the best.

In the Atlantic Ocean just off the African Coast Madeira offers warm temperatures all year round. This Portuguese Island offers a great alternative to the Canary Islands

Low-cost airlines offer cheap airfares and discount tickets on flights from Germany, London, and Europe to Munich Airport (Flughafen München MUC) in Bavaria.

Fly direct to Greece, Italy, London, France, Germany, Portugal and the Canary Isles with Belgian and Dutch operators such as Brussels Airlines and Transavia.

Budget airline to offer routes from London Luton to Vienna, Glasgow to Paris, Nice to Brussels, Geneva to Marrakech, Stansted to Madeira amongst other services.

Cheap tickets and low airfares on budget airlines TUIfly, Germanwings, Air Berlin, LTU, and Condor make flights to Stuttgart Airport (STR) in Southern Germany attractive.

Traditional Cuisine in Madeira makes full use of the island's produce, providing a healthy diet and delicious treats for every occasion.

Low-cost budget airlines flying to Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) have cheap flights and discount airfares from London, the UK, Scandinavia, and Southern Europe.

Cheap tickets and low airfares are available on German low-cost and budget airlines flying to Dresden Airport (DRS) from German cities, the Mediterranean, and London (UK)

Hanover Airport (HAJ), Lower Saxony, has cheap flights and discount airfares on low-cost airlines to German, Mediterranean, East European, and Central Asian destinations.

Low-cost airlines have cheap airfares and discounted tickets on flights from Europe to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL, MLH, EAP) in Switzerland and France.

Low-cost airline Air Berlin uses Nuremberg Airport (Flughafen Nürnberg NUE) in Bavaria, Germany as hub to offer cheap tickets on flights to German and European cities.

Sir Joseph Banks was a plant explorer who discovered many exotic plant species of the New World, subsequently brought to Europe; he contributed much to English botany.

Set in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira Island is a year round resort, offering fabulous five star accommodation in finely restored traditional mansions.

The Madeiran archipelago, together with those of the Canaries, Azores and Cape Verde comprise Macaronesia, "the Fortunate Isles".

Boasting a wide 5-mile crescent of golden sand lapped by warm turquoise surf, Porto Santo is still largely unspoilt - despite having excellent restaurants, bars and shops

Low-cost budget airlines have cheap flights with low airfares on discounted tickets to Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) and Leipzig-Altenburg Airport (AOC) in Eastern Germany.

Originally created for irrigation purposes, Madeira's levadas are an incomparable walking experience that allows visitors to see inside the island's gorgeous landscapes.