Madeira island is 310 miles from the African coast and 620 miles from the European continent, which is the equivalent of a 1 hour 30 minute flight from Lisbon.(more)

These islands, because of their privileged geographical position and mountainous relief, have a surprisingly mild climate.(more)

“The sea on one side, the mountains on the other, and between these two majestic splendours, the city smiles like a child sleeping, safe and warm, between its parents.” - Júlio Dinis
Throughout the area, there are lots of other places to see in the archipelago, besides Funchal.(more)

Here is some information that may be useful to you when organising your trip to the Madeira Archipelago.(more)

Find out about the regional and national holidays in Madeira.
Religious holidays, which are movable feasts, are respected throughout the archipelago.(more)

The Madeira Tourist Board has 11 tourist offices. Two of them are in Funchal and eight in other parts of Madeira and one in Porto Santo. Madeira Tourism Board also has two tourist information desk offices, one in Curral das Freiras and another one in Lisbon.(more)

Wherever you are in the archipelago, you will find the right form of transport to meet your needs.
It is easy to get around the islands thanks to the modern road network, which has been significantly improved in recent years. Practically all the places of interest are easily accessible.(more)