Hotels in Madeira

Temperatures generally stay in the pleasant 20s in Madeira, so you’ll have a warm welcome whenever you choose to visit. It does heat up more during the peak summer months, making this the ideal time for sunbathers. Spring, autumn and even the winter are pleasant too, and are the quieter periods if you’re looking for a more laidback experience.

A pure tourist experience can be undertaken from <a href='https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/1-2903-1-0/hotels-in-funchal' title='hotels in Funchal' target='_blank'>hotels in Funchal</a>. You can visit Parque de Santa Catarina, or Madeira Botanical Garden for local blooms, water features and lakes. Wander Santa Maria Street to take in the vibrant artwork on each door along the way. If you’re feeling adventurous, hike Pico do Arieiro for astounding views out to neighbouring islands.For the romance of Madeira’s naturally beautiful landscape, couples might want to plump for hotels in <a href='https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/1-2901-1-0/hotels-in-camara-de-lobos' title='hotels in Câmara de Lobos' target='_blank'>hotels in Câmara de Lobos</a>. Walk up Cabo Girão’s lofty cliffs to the skywalk and feel like you’re on top of the world. You can hike Levada Norte to pass deep valleys, towering hills and tumbling waterfalls. Back down on earth, take a boat to Fajã do Rancho Beach to picnic on the secluded pebbly shore.Get up close to Madeira’s sea life from <a href='https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/1-2904-1-0/hotels-in-machico' title='hotels in Machico' target='_blank'>hotels in Machico</a>. Scorpio Madeira diving centre takes you under the sea to swim with groupers, rays and barracuda. When you hike Ponta de São Lourenço, you might see seals and lizards as well as terns, goldfinches and kestrels. Praia de Machico offers up smooth golden sand and a bay that’s wonderful for bathing.Families should opt for <a href='https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/1-2906-1-0/hotels-in-porto-moniz' title='hotels in Porto Moniz' target='_blank'>hotels in Porto Moniz</a>. The natural swimming pools, made of volcanic rock, have children’s pools and a play area too. A seven-minute walk from the centre of town will lead you to Madeira Aquarium, where you can see more than 90 different sea animals.