looking to go for a quiet break in February, anybody been to Madeira?

Question

quite fancy going to madeira anybody got any ideas of some nice accomodation there or any other quiet sunny resorts? thanks

Answer 1

Living two years on the island I have noticed that, during the winter period, certain parts of the island there is more sun that other locations. It starts from Ponta do Sol (“Sun’s Point” which it really does justice to its name) along the coast .... Madelena do Mar, Arco da Calheta, Calheta. Going more to the west … the quieter but also rougher it will be … Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Faja da Ovelha, Ponta do Pargo.

There are a lot of quintas, villas, casas in these areas that are available for holiday rental. I know a few that are very nice ... such as a quinta with several country houses surrounded by banana plantations and beautiful seascapes ... and very peaceful. The (friendly) owner does not have a website .... but I can send her telephone number and you could contact her. Also of other rural accommodations in the area.

I do not agree with some of the other comments ...

Nowadays more young people are going to Madeira. There are lot of activities such as walking, biking, surfing, paragliding, dancing ... and also beaches (Calheta beach for example).

I hope this information can help you somewhat. Also you could try to check some websites about Madeira through the following links:

http://del.icio.us/madeira
http://madeira.eigenstart.nl/
http://www.madeirablog.eu/

Enjoy!

Answer 2

I have been to Madeira, it was soooo lovely, it is a quaint little place.....

They have dry tobogganing?!?!?! you go up these hills and you can toboggan down the slopes really strange .....

I can't comment on hotels because I was on a cruise that stopped there but I would definitely go back, I don't think there is an awful lot to do so don't go for two weeks

Answer 3

Very mountainous. Stay in the capital Funchal. No beaches in Madeira so no children on holiday. We stayed at the Casino Hotel, (goes under some other name but is the only one with a casino), I can recommend it, this hotel is also well placed in Funchal.

Answer 4

well i heard that madeira is very nice especially there secnery but if u want to go to portugal for the beach i think that algarve is the best.. i've been there and many different parts of portugal and i thikn in mky opinion for a trip algarve is the best!

Answer 5

not sure about Madeira (sure its gorgeous)
but im half portuguese so i can only recommend the continent
Algarve is nice if you like beaches etc
but i prefer Coimbra (more homely and cleaner fresh air etc)

Hope you enjoy Portugal :)

Answer 6

You'll find numerous ideas in our travelogues:
http://www.thetravelzine.com/portugal_2003_madeira1.htm
http://www.thetravelzine.com/portugal_2003_madeira2.htm

Enjoy your visit - Madeira is beautiful!

Answer 7

elements: for fowl Madeira a million tablespoon olive oil 4 boneless, skinless fowl breast fillets 8 asparagus spears 4 mozzarella cheese slices Madeira Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups sliced clean mushrooms 3 cups madeira wine 2 cups beef inventory a million tablespoon butter a million/4 teaspoon floor black pepper technique a million. warmth up a million tablespoon olive oil in a huge skillet over medium warmth. conceal each and each fowl breast with plastic wrap then use a mallet to flatten the fowl to about a million/4-inch thick. Sprinkle each and each fillet with salt and pepper. 2. Sauté the fowl fillets for 4 to 6 minutes in line with area, or until eventually the fowl has browned only somewhat. remove fowl fillets from the pan and wrap them at the same time in foil to save the fillets warmth at the same time as you're making the sauce. do not sparkling the pan. you want all that cooked-on goodness to stay interior the skillet to assist make the sauce. 3. With the nice and cozy temperature nonetheless on medium, upload 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. upload the sliced mushrooms and sauté for kind of two minutes. upload the madeira wine, beef inventory, butter and pepper. carry sauce to a boil, then decrease warmth and simmer for kind of 20 minutes or until eventually sauce has decrease to about a million/4 of its unique quantity. at the same time as the sauce is performed it ought to have thickened and grew to change right into a dismal brown colour. 4. because the sauce is simmering, carry a medium saucepan crammed about halfway with water to a boil. upload somewhat salt to the water. Toss the asparagus into the water and boil for 3 to 5 minutes, relying on the thickness of your asparagus spears. Drop the asparagus in a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking. The asparagus should be somewhat comfortable at the same time as performed, not gentle. 5. Set oven to gas mark 2. practice the dish with the help of arranging the cooked fowl fillets on a baking pan. bypass 2 asparagus spears over each and each fillet, then conceal each and each with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Broil the fillets for 3 to 4 minutes or until eventually mild brown spots initiate to seem on the cheese. 6. To serve, manage 2 fowl breasts on each and each plate, then spoon 3 or 4 tablespoons of madeira sauce over the fowl on each and each plate. Makes 2 to 4 servings. Works for me.

Answer 8

Ive heard there are a lot of old people that go there, so quiet it will be!

Answer 9

its quite cold in feb but getting there is a peice cake