With exceptional natural beauty, a mild climate throughout the year, a friendly population, and a top-quality hotel network, Madeira and Porto Santo, the two inhabited islands of the Madeira archipelago, are the perfect islands for those seeking stress-free holidays. Here you can enjoy your holiday on the beach or at sea, in the mountains, in the countryside or in the city–the perfect spot for a getaway to experience unique moments like nowhere else.
Facts
Population: |
250,769 (2021 census) |
Currency: |
Euro, € |
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Hotels » |
Emergency numbers: |
112 |
Newspapers: |
In English: Essential Madeira and Porto Santo (quarterly) The Madeira Times |
Opening hours: |
Shops: Mon–Fri 9am–1pm and 3pm–7pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Many of the larger stores in the main tourist areas may stay open through lunch and until 10pm. Most shops are closed on Sundays. Shopping centres: Daily 10am–10pm. Banks: Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm |
Tourist information: |
Tourist Information Centre Avenida Arriaga 16, Funchal +351 291 145 305 Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3:30pm |
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