Comments on: Laurisilva forest on the island of Madeira | Portugal

By: Funchal

Funchal — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:28:17 +0000

I’ve never done the journey by ferry. I believe Naviera Armas offers a service. You might get a quote on https://www.directferries.pt/

Once here, there is a daily ferry to Porto Santo if you want to visit our neighbouring island.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:04:23 +0000

Is there any regular boat service from Portugal that could take us to Madeira? Or it is already too far away and the only option is airplane?

By: Funchal

Funchal — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:30:39 +0000

The tourist season never really ends here in Madeira.

The winter months are popular with the British, German and Scandinavian visitors – it’s warmer here at that time of year than Northern Europe.

The spring months are particularly popular with the French.

The summer months are popular with the Spanish and mainland Portugues – it’s cooler here during these months than for them back home.

Generally, on the southern coastal plain – where most tourists come to – the temperature ranges from 15 Celcius in the winter to 30 Celcius in the summer. Naturally, summer months are much drier, although prolonged heavy rain is rare even in the winter months.

The sea temperature is only really suitable for swimming during late June, July, August and early September. Although, if you are into scuba diving, the season is longer as wetsuits keep you a bit warmer.

Madeira is rather low key and laid back, but if you like that type of holiday, I can highly recommend it.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:18:51 +0000

Thank you very much Funchal for your great tips. Madeira seems to be really very nice place, hopefully once I get there! What is the sea temperature now in Madeira and when the tourist season starts there?

By: Funchal

Funchal — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:46:29 +0000

We love the Laurisilva forests of Madeira. Take a hike along the Levada dos Tornos and, although you are only a short bus journey from Funchal City Centre, you’ll soon find yourself in a delightful and peaceful wilderness with spectacular views.

Another favourite of ours is the Marine Nature Reserve at Ponta do Garajau – just marvellous if you are into scuba diving.