Although an island Madeira is not for those seeking a typical beach vacation. The main island of Madeira has no sandy beaches, but the geology tends to be more rocky and volcanic. Visitors wanting a beach, will have to go to the neighbouring Porto Santo, which boasts a beautiful nine kilometre (six mile) beach. Seek [...]

Located on the eastern coast of the island of Madeira, Funchal Airport is the only air facility and the primary gateway into the region. It offers daily connections to several major cities in Europe, including those in mainland Portugal. The airport serves thousands of travellers each year making it a suitable base for excursions around [...]