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Madeira is a sanctuary of natural beauty where the color of the sea and vegetation converge to create a spectacular landscape. Thanks to its favorable geographical location and mountainous relief, it enjoys a spring-like temperature throughout the year, making it perfect for outdoor activities. Despite its small size, Madeira boasts impressive landscapes and charming locations such as Funchal, Caniço, Câmara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, São Vicente, and Porto Santo.
Madeira is characterized as a dynamic, creative, and multifaceted destination where you can enjoy a wide range of cultural, sporting, and popular activities so that those who visit the islands will not lack opportunities to enjoy all that this archipelago has to offer.
Every month the islands of Madeira are the perfect setting for numerous cultural and ethnographic events that evoke and reflect the richness and traditions of the Madeiran people.
Among all these activities, the festivals celebrated throughout the year stand out; a perfect opportunity to discover the traditional flavors of the local cuisine and to get to know Madeira through its celebrations. Visitors will discover an impressive list of events of the most diverse nature: the Carnival Festivities, the Flower Festival, the Atlantic Festival, the Wine Festival, the Columbus Festival, the Nature Festival, and the New Year's Eve Festivities, among others.
Madeira's pleasant climate allows for all kinds of outdoor sports and recreational activities throughout the year. The Allegro Madeira Hotel is the best starting point to enjoy the variety of activities Madeira offers: from relaxing activities to traditional sports to others suitable only for the most adventurous.
For sea lovers, Madeira offers fantastic conditions all year round for snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, surfing, and sport fishing. In fact, some of the best waves in Europe are found at the beaches of Jardim do Mar, Fajã da Areia, and Porto da Cruz. Not to be missed is a boat trip along the coastline, where travelers can spot dolphins, whales, and sea lions.
If you opt for land activities, golf, trekking, and hiking are excellent alternatives to exploring the corners of this green archipelago.
Discovering the impressive mosaic of vegetation is another of the great pleasures to be enjoyed in Madeira. If you have to choose a specific place, there is nothing better than exploring the trails through the Laurisilva Forest, declared World Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.