Hotels in Madeira

Madeira It is a Portuguese archipelago located a few hundred kilometers north of the Spanish Canary Islands, west of the coast of Morocco. It includes several islands, but only two of them are inhabited. The largest of them is Madeira, whose capital is Funchal, and where the local airport is also located. These are the technical details.

Madeira is considered the "Hawaii of Europe", and is also called the island of eternal spring. As its name suggests, this is a destination that is suitable for a trip all year round. More than that - it is a destination that is suitable for a trip for every traveler. Everyone can find what they are looking for in it. This includes middle-aged, mature as well as young travelers. Those looking to sunbathe on the beach and those addicted to trekking. High budget travelers and low budget travelers. Madeira rope is suitable for everyone. 

When is it recommended to arrive in Madeira?

Madeira is, as mentioned, a sought-after destination all year round, so there is really no time when you will find yourself alone in the center of Funchal. This is the Hawaii of Europe, and like Hawaii, Madeira is also full of vacationers throughout the months of the year. However, it is important to note that it is not difficult to avoid the crowds in Madeira. The north of the island and its east are areas that not many tourists come to, and to a certain extent the south of the island also meets this definition. If you are looking for your peace, even if you arrive at the peak of the season you will find it.

And yet, as in most holiday destinations in Europe and the world, the peak of tourism in Madeira comes in the summer months and holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. At these times, the tourist sites and beaches fill up, the prices of flights and hotels become more expensive and if you have problems with overcrowding, you may feel uncomfortable. If you choose these times, try to book accommodation in advance and make sure your route matches the level of crowding you wish to experience. 

If you want to avoid the rush of visitors, you can choose one of the months that do not include summer or holidays in order to reach Madeira. The weather in Madeira is comfortable throughout the year, and even the peak of winter is not characterized by too heavy rains or too low temperatures. Here your choice mainly depends on the nature of your trip. Want dry and sunny weather? June is for you. Want to trek and experience the islands through your feet? Come in April and May. Swimming with dolphins and whales will be possible between April and October. In short, the choice is yours.

Where should you take a hotel in Madeira?

Choosing a place to stay in Madeira depends a lot on the budget, and the length and nature of the planned trip. The absolute majority of tourists in Madeira choose to take a hotel or guest house in Funchal, the capital, and take day trips around the island with a return to Funchal every evening. The obvious advantages of such a choice is that Funchal offers a wide variety of hotels and guesthouses suitable for almost any budget, its tourist infrastructure is developed, and most travel agencies will allow you to experience the rest of the island in a good way.

However, the disadvantages are also clear. The tourist load on Funchal, with an emphasis on the peak seasons, has resulted in it being less authentic today compared to other parts of Madeira, with an emphasis on the city center. Funchal has become tourist oriented, so for those looking to experience the real Madeira it will be difficult to do so while staying in the city. In addition, the need to return to Funchal every day can also be burdensome, since these are quite long trips.

Specifically, most of the hotels and guesthouses are concentrated on the outskirts of Funchal, in the area called Lido. You will find here a fairly wide range of accommodation options, which will probably fit almost any budget. There are other areas where you can find a place to sleep, but the Lido is the main one.

If you plan to vacation in Madeira for more than two or three days, the recommendation is to split the accommodation into the different parts of the island. There are several charming towns where you can stay in other areas of the island besides Funchal, and those where you can experience more of the local atmosphere. Although the hotel supply will probably be more limited than in Funchal, so those looking for luxury hotels or alternatively very cheap guesthouses will not find what they are looking for, but most travelers will find that the budget range of the guesthouses and hotels in these towns fits their pocket. 

Examples of such towns are Ponta do Sol (Ponta do Sol) in the south (west) of the island, and Ponta Delgada (Ponta Delgada) in the north of the island. Punta do Sol is a small coastal town, and is probably the sunniest place in all of Madeira. Punta Delgada is in the north, and it will provide you with a completely different experience than what you will find in Funchal or even in Punta do Sol. Fewer tourists come to the north of the island, and the atmosphere is much more authentic compared to the south of the island. No matter where you decide to stay, in the end, if you arrive in Madeira during the peak of the tourist season, make sure you have booked a place to stay in advance, if only because of the high demand.