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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
This House is located almost at the heart of the unforgetable city of funchal, Madeira. Of very easy acess to centre, Of walking distance to the centre of funchal. This Portuguese property is set amongst its own gardens, with gorgeous view to the City of Funchal and Funchal Marina.
Two Storey Accommodation Ground floor 2xKitchen , Microwave, Oven, Hob, Fridge/Freezer Store room Lounge Patio Doors, Dining Facilities, Ceiling Fan, DVD Player, Satellite, TV with Flat screen. Separate WC with bath and Washbasin
First floor Bedroom Double bedroom Double bed with bathroom en suite shower, WC, Washbasin Bedroom double bedroom with double bed Bedroom bedroom with single bed Bathroom Bath with overhead shower, WC, Washbasin
Additional Information Attached property, Located in Funchal
External Features Private Garden area with stunning views , Covered area with barbecue
Location Distance to Funchal 10min walk Nearest Restaurant / Cafe 2min walk Nearest Bar 10min Nearest Beach 1.0km Nearest Mini/Supermarket 2 min walk
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The Madeira region
Thus, during most of the 17th century, Madeira suffered social and economic crisis. Only the port of Funchal continued commercial trade to Africa, America and India by exporting fancy pastries (casquinha) and sugared fruits.
In 1580 Phillip II of Spain invaded Portugal and Madeira following recurring friction between the two kingdoms. Spanish rule lasted just 60 years until 1640, when the Portuguese launched a successful uprising and seceded from Spain.
By the end of the 17th century, the Portuguese had lost the bulk of their empire, including most of the valuable East Indies territories.
To some extent the marriage of the Infanta Catherine of Braganza to Charles II of England salvaged the situation, by enabling a new period of economic growth for Madeira and forging a link between Madeira and Great Britain that is unbroken to this day. It was granted contracts to supply Madeiran wine to Great Britain and the British Indian and American colonies. By the early 18th century, Madeira was producing 45,000 barrels of wine of which annually 30,000 were for the export market.
During the early 19th century, Madeira once again encountered another economic recession. The end of the embargo of French wine, imposed during the Napoleonic wars, and subsequent restoration of peace in Europe led to greater demand for French wine and a decline in the popularity of Madeira.
However, within a few decades a new industry emerged - that of tourism. Since the middle of the 19th century, many visitors were tempted to Madeira for therapeutic reasons on the advice of English and German doctors. Madeira was recommended for its mild climate as this was deemed excellent treatment for chest complaints.
Since then, tourism has been one of the mainstays of the Madeiran economy, and it is without doubt that Madeira is one of the oldest tourist locations in the world.
Funchal / Santa Luzia, Madeira area
Events & Festivals The Madeiran culture, like that of Portugal, is dominated by a plethora of religious and secular feast days and holidays. As the capital of the island, Funchal hosts many of these celebrations.
Events Calendar:
Carnival: 17th to 20th February Carnival
Carnival season begins in February and marks the beginning of Lent. Like Lisbon and New Orleans, Funchal celebrates Mardi Gras with a parade (Cortejo Alegórico) and a costume ball (Carnaval Trapalhão).
More than 1,100 people participate as troupers, dancers, models, drivers, guides and musicians in the main procession on Saturday. A lot of effort goes into making sure that this event continues to be innovative and spectacular. Visitors come especially for the carnival from all over Europe, and even as far afield as the USA and Canada.
Each year, the Carnival is based on a different theme. But whatever the theme, the enjoyment continues long after the procession has ended as participants and spectators party late into the night and early morning.
Easter: 2nd to 15th April Flower Festival: 21st to 22nd April The Flower Festival April heralds the annual Flower Festival, which is the culmination of spring and celebration of the beautiful and exotic flowers with which Madeira is blessed.
For a flower lover this is a very special time of year. On the Saturday one can see the children's parade, when the 'wall of hope' is built.
On the Sunday a theme parade walks the streets of Funchal with over 1000 participants.
Throughout the Festival there is a flower exhibition, where local horticulturists display their best flowers and plants until the Wednesday of the next week.
Atlantic Firework Festival: 1st - 30th June Summer: Feast days and Festivals Summer Festivals Throughout the summer months Madeira is alive with celebration, from the feast days of Patron Saints to the numerous gastronomic festivals.
In June a more religious flavour accompanies the Feasts of the Popular Saints (Festas dos Santos Populares). These celebrate the lives of the important saints of Madeira and include the Festa de Santo António (St Anthony), Festa de São João (St John), and Festa de São Pedro (St Peter).
Madeira's gastronomic heritage is celebrated during the Festas Gastronómicas of July and August, and the Madeira Wine Rally (Rali Vinho Madeira) in August.
In addition to these main events, there are various local festivals, such as the Cherry Festival and the Beer Festival, throughout the year.
Wine Festival: 31st to 2nd September Christmas: 23rd - 26th December Christmas and New Year in Madeira In early December the Christmas lights are turned on and the whole Bay of Funchal, as well as many other villages nearby, lights up like a Christmas tree. Every tree, garden and street in the capital is decorated with multicoloured lights that make an amazing sight.
As you wander the main streets and squares you will come across the special seasonal exhibitions of local traditions and a beautiful 'nativity scene' is built in the heart of the town.
The highlight of this period is midnight on New Year's Eve, when there is a spectacular firework display over the Bay of Funchal, and in some private houses, that lasts until the early hours of the New Year.
How to get there
Madeira island is one of Europe's oldest travel locations and many thousands of tourists return year after year. because...
Madeira offers not only a pleasant year round climate and wonderful fauna and flora - Madeira is also low on crime and one of the safest holiday destinations in the world!
This Bangalow is located almost at the heart of the unforgetable city of funchal, Madeira. Of very easy acess to centre, Of walking distance to the centre of funchal. The bus passes outside the property every twenty minutes directly to centre and marina area.
Useful Information :
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Airlines Served: Aero Lloyd, Air Berlin, Air Luxor, Air Portugal, Binter Canarias, Britannia Cargo, Condor, Finnair, GB Airways, Hapag Lloyd, Luftransport Int´l, Sata Internacional, Transavia
Airport Taxes: None
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Places to see:
The Madeira Story Centre
The Volcanism Centre is located in São Vicente
The new coastal promenade, the Lido area in Funchal
Do you like flowers? Well Madeira is known by the 'floating garden in the Atlantic'. Coz if you do then you should visit this gardens
Monte Palace Tropical Garden Quinta Magnólia Quinta das Cruzes Quinta Vigia Santa Catarina Park Municipal Garden Santa Luzia's Public Gardens Quinta Palmeira Monte’s Municipal Garden Gardens of Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro Botanical Garden Dragon Trees Nucleus Orchid Garden Garden of Indigenous Plants of São Vicente Protected Areas and Parks
Protected areas and parks
Laurissilva Forest Madeira's Natural Park Desertas Island’s Natural Reserve Selvagens Islands Natural Reserve Garajau's Natural Reserve Ponta de São Lourenço's Natural Reserve Rocha do Navio's Natural Reserve
Funchal's Historical Nucleus From the flourishing 'sugar town' of the 15th and the 16th century many buildings have survived until today. Most of this built heritage you will find in the centre of Funchal, which can be divided into three historically important nucleuses: ‘São Pedro', ‘Santa Maria' and ‘Sé’.
Museums
Funchal Madeira Story Centre Expositions: 09.00 – 20.00 hrs (last entry at 19.30 hrs) Shop: 09.00 – 21.00 hrs (Open daily except for Christmas Day)
This spectacular, interactive museum allows the visitor to go back in time on a virtual journey and ‘relive’ in chronological sequence the archipelago’s great historic events, from its volcanic birth 14 million years ago to the first hydroplane landing in Madeira, from the times of the Infant D. Henrique to Napoleon and Churchill.
The Madeira Story Centre also offers a multifunctional panoramic terrace equipped with telescopes, a theme café and a souvenir shop with exclusive Madeira-related articles. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contemporary Art Museum Monday to Saturday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 17.30 h Closed on Sundays and public holidays Location: Forte São Tiago – old town
This museum in this unique location shows a collection of Portuguese contemporary art. It organizes several exhibitions by inviting artists and works from other galleries and institutions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sacred Art Museum Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 18.00 h Location: Rua do Bispo
Exhibits: Religious sculptures from the 16th to the 18th century and sacred jewellery from the 17th and 18th centuries ------------------------------------------------------------------------ City's Museum Monday to Friday - 09.00 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 17.30 h Location: Largo do Colégio
Located within the Town Hall, this museum shows the 500 years of existence of Funchal city. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Universo de Memórias
Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00 to 12.00 h and 14.00 to 17.00 h Sundays - 10.00 to 12.00 h Closed on Mondays and public holidays Location: Calçada do Pico
This ‘Universe of Memories’ (Universo de Memórias) was founded and financed by the present Secretary of Tourism, João Carlos Abreu, and reflects his life as traveler, journalist and public personality. Ten thousand pieces such as books, ceramics, paintings and bronze objects from all over the world are exhibited in 14 rooms in a house located right opposite the entrance to the Quinta das Cruzes museum. There is also a Tea House in this museum with free entrance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar-CMF (Sugar Museum)
Monday to Friday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 18.00 h Location: Praça Colombo
In this exposition especially dedicated to sugar, the visitor learns about the role that the fabrication and exportation of sugar played in the economic and social life Madeira’s and its cultural and artistic influences during the 15th and 16th century. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mário Barbeito de Vasconcelos Library Museum Monday to Friday - 09.30 to 13.00 h and 15.00 to 18.00 h Saturday - 09.30 to 13.00 h Closed on Sundays and public holidays Location: Avenida Arriaga
This museum offers a collection about Christopher Columbus, rare books and coins. It also focuses on Madeira's history. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Henrique e Francisco Franco Museum Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.30 to 17.30 h Closed on Sundays and public holidays Location: Rua João de Deus
As the name says, the Henrique and Francisco Franco brothers created the masterpieces presented here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frederico de Freitas House Museum Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 18.00 h Sunday - 10.00 to 12.30 h Closed on public holidays Location: Calçada de Santa Clara
Here you will find several thematic exhibitions such as tiles, religious sculptures, furniture and pottery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quinta das Cruzes Museum Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 17.30 h Sunday - 10.00 to 13.00 h Closed on public holidays Location: Calçada do Pico
Exhibits: Portuguese and furniture from other countries from the 16th to the 19th century. Porcelains and Portuguese faience from the 17th to the 19th century. Portuguese sculpture and paintings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Funchal's Municipal Museum Tuesday to Friday - 10.00 to 18.00 h Saturday, Sunday and public holidays - 12.00 to 18.00 h Location: Rua da Mouraria
This is the place to find the fauna, flora and geology of Madeira Island. It also boasts an aquarium and the Municipal Library. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wine Museum Monday to Friday - 09.30 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 17.00 h Closed on public holidays Location: Rua 5 de Outubro
If you want to know more about Madeira Wine, this museum is a ‘must see’. You will find anything from pictures to machinery, all related to the culture and production of wine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Madeira Wine Museum Monday to Friday - 09.00 to15.00 h Saturday - 09.00 to 14.00 h Location: Avenida Arriaga
In the oldest Madeira Wine cellars you can see documents, books and machinery testifying the old days of Madeira Wine production. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IBTAM Monday to Friday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.30 to 17.30 h Closed on public holidays Location: Rua Visconde de Anadia
This place exhibits Madeira embroidery, side by side with traditional costumes and furniture. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Electricity Museum Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 18.00 h Closed on public holidays Location: Rua da Casa da Luz
Rare machinery and equipment from over a century related to electricity generation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Universo de Memórias Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00 to 12.00 h and 14.00 to 17.00 h Sundays - 10.00 to 12.00 h Closed on Mondays and public holidays Location: Calçada do Pico
This ‘Universe of Memories’ (Universo de Memórias) was founded and financed by the present Secretary of Tourism, João Carlos Abreu, and reflects his life as traveler, journalist and public personality. Ten thousand pieces such as books, ceramics, paintings and bronze objects from all over the world are exhibited in 14 rooms in a house located right opposite the entrance to the Quinta das Cruzes museum. There is also a Tea House in this museum with free entrance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar (Sugar Museum) Monday to Friday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 18.00 h Location: Praça Colombo
In this exposition especially dedicated to sugar, the visitor learns about the role that the fabrication and exportation of sugar played in the economic and social life Madeira’s and its cultural and artistic influences during the 15th and 16th century. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ribeira Brava Madeira's Ethnographical Museum Tuesday to Sunday - 10.00 to 12.30 h and 14.00 to 18.00 h Closed on public holidays Location: Rua São Francisco
This museum gathers ethnographical objects relating to the regional culture and society. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Calheta Centro das Artes Casa das Mudas Tuesday to Sunday – 10.00 to 19.00 hrs (Entrance fee € 5,00 – 50 % discount for senior citizens and children)
The new Art Centre of Casa das Mudas, its design a piece of art itself, which was nominated for the Mies van der Rohe 2005 architecture award, has a programme of temporary expositions featuring all kinds of arts and styles by local, national and international artists. There are also frequent dance, theatre and other artistic performances.
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Machico Whale Museum Tuesday to Sunday - 10.00 to 12.00 h and 13.00 to 18.00 h Location: Caniçal
Exhibits: An interesting collection of artefacts related to the whale fishing industry, which was very important in Madeira until the 1970's.
If you are looking for coconuts and golden sandy beaches, then Madeira Island is probably not the place for you. This island’s beaches are popular for their high standards, crystal clear water and pleasant temperatures.
With the majority of beaches being pebbled, comfort is not a word that immediately comes to mind. Beach mats are always a good idea! But, for sandy beach only take the farry to the called " the last paradise island in Europe!" " The Golden Island" Of Porto Santo.If enjoy a leisurely pace, you can travel by sea on the Porto Santo ferry, which also transports vehicles if you should wish to take your car. Travel time on the ferry is approx. 2 hours.
Activities:
Funchal Cable Car - Take the cable car up the mountain to Monte, high above the city enjoying fantastic views, from the top its only a short way to the Monte Palace Tropical Gardens.
Quinta das Cruzes - The house of Madeira's discoverer Joao Goncalves Zarco lived is a museum now and depicts much of the islands history and next door is a 16th century church where Santa Clara is buried.
Old Blaney Wine Lodge - Occupying a former 17th century friary, guided tours will give you an insight as to what the island is famous for and how the wine is made
If you look at the size of Madeira, you can hardly imagine that this island has so much to offer! WOW!!
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Funchal: 22 km
Ferry:
Funchal Marina: 2 km
Activities near Funchal
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
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