Welcome back to the Click&Go Travel Podcast, today we will be chatting about Madeira. Joining us today is Peter Cullen, our CMO and Alan Preston from our Sales Team. Peter and Alan have both visited Madeira on different FAM Trips.
Fun facts about Madeira
- Madeira is known as the Floating Garden
- It's one of the best places in the world to see whales...
- Home of Cristiano Ronaldo
Frequency and who flies?
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Direct flights
- Ryanair
- Expected to be year round
Who should visit Madeira?
What were your favourites:
- Favourite place to stay?
- Melia Madeira Mare (in the centre of town)
- Quinta Bela Vista (close to town but on it’s own grounds and quite)
- Quinta da Serra (in the mountains tucked away)
- Vine Hotel (in the centre of the action)
- Favourite food to eat?
- As a island rich in vegetation and marine life the local dishes are unique and delicious
- Espetada Madeirense
- Filete de Espada (Scabbard Filet)
- Lapas (Limpets)
- Prego no Bolo do Caco
- Picadinho
- Polvo (Octopus)
- Bife de Atum (Tuna Steak)
Wine & Rum- Madeiran wine is fortified wine ranging from sweet to dry, it's primarily made with a handful of grape varieties.
- Madeiran rum is obtained exclusively by the alcoholic fermentation and distillation of sugar cane juice, and is classified as agricultural rum It has unique quality and characteristics
- Favourite place to eat
- Chalet Vicente
- Maktub
- Galo Resort – Sunset view
- Peixaria
- Favourite things to see and do?
Mountain activities for all levels – hiking, walking (Levada’s), Canyoning, 4x4 off-roading, spectacular photography opportunities
Ocean activities – dolphin and whale watching, diving, snorkeling, Jet ski rental and tours, Kayaking & parasailing
Landmarks/Regions/Towns - Funchal
- Santana
- Paul do Mar
- Ponta da Olivera
- Jardin de Serra
- Porto Santo
Other activities
