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Visiting Madeira Islands, Portugal


An archipelago some 360 miles off the coast of north Africa (just north of the Canary Islands), the Madeira Islands are many in number. But only two, Madeira and Porto Santo, are inhabited. The former is the center of cultural and civic life (and home to Funchal, the capital), while the latter has a beautiful six-mile-long beach that draws sun-loving tourists. Though the islands were probably discovered much earlier, 15th-century Portuguese explorers were the first to put them firmly on the map.

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Madeira Regency Palace

5 of 5 stars
Arteixo, Spain
21 Nov 2009

it´s a place where you can rest or enjoy of a lot of activities.. more

Do Centro

3 of 5 stars
Helsinki
21 Nov 2009

The best part of this tiny old hotel is, that it truly is in the centre. 5 minutes walk to the harbour, shopping galleries, central bus station, restaurants. If you would like to spend your time in...more

Quinta Do Furao Hotel

20 Nov 2009

I have been to this hotel for about 10 days in November 2009. I travelled with my husband. We were looking for quiet, peaceful place to rest and in the same time we wanted to have good location in the...more

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