With its sub tropical ‘all year’ climate, verdant forests, a stunning coastline and real mountains, the aqua-marine seas and deep blue skies make Madeira the perfect destination for that relaxing holiday.

And to make this the perfect paradise, Madeira is almost entirely free of crime! One may walk the streets of Funchal at any time of day or night in perfect safety.

The first visitors to Madeira arrived by sea, as do a number of present day travellers; the Cruise Ships of the Atlantic were quick to spot the opportunities that Funchal and the Island offer.

Madeira is not like most tourist destinations; there is a low ratio of tourists to locals and thankfully, ‘tourist traps’ are few and far between, the essentially Madeiran atmosphere remains intact. But this does not indicate a lack of sophistication, in addition to the very high level of accommodation available, the Island boasts some unique attractions such as whale watching, deep-sea fishing and wonderful Levada walks through the ancient Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

From the sophistication of Funchal to the mists of the forests and mountains, to the fishing villages of the north, you are never far away from the heart of Madeira.