The Best of Madeira

Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is a holiday hotspot that is packed full of great places to visit and things to see! This versatile island caters for beach lovers, nature lovers and adventure lovers alike. The island burst to life in an array of bright colours, the ocean that surrounds it is the deepest of blues and the island itself is dotted with vivid green tree's and flowers in bloom.

Porto Santo is the islands main beach. The golden sands stretch over nine kilometres of the sweeping coastline and has been divided up into several small beaches. Don't be surprised to see people with their bodies buried in the sand, as is said to have special healing properties, perfect for those whom suffer from Varicose veins, rickets and rheumatism.

Away from the coastline you have Laurissilva Forest. This indigenous forest has been listed as a World Nature Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can take a guided tour through the dense forest, taking in the sights and sounds that are all around you. If you fancy a dip under a waterfall then you need to be heading for Queimadas Forest Park; it too has tall trees, thick vegetation and fantastic wildlife.

Madeira is only a small island; therefore the nightlife does not match that on the mainland of Portugal. Throughout the week it is hard to find anything going yet, but when the weekend arrives you can dance the night away in a Funchal club, or spend your evening outside of café bars with friends.

If you want to holiday on the mainland you can book a car hire in Portugal.

If you want to see the very best of this stunning island then book yourself a car hire in Madeira.

That way you can plan your own holiday, stopping at the places that you wish to see!