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The island is covered with flowers, there are countless species that abound. It is true that the flora is one of its main attractions, the climate allows the cultivation of banana, sugarcane, mangoes but also vines and cereals, is a little tropical and Mediterranean coexist on the same island.

A generous climate
The climate is good and sweet throughout the year. He never really cold: the lowest temperatures are around (to Funchal) 15 ° C in winter. It must be said that Casablanca, Morocco, lies almost exactly on the same latitude!

Flower Island
It is often described as a “floating garden” and the comparison is not overrated. Everywhere along the roads, in Quintas and lavish in the orchard of simple houses, is a bouquet of brilliant colors: magnolias abound, agapanthus, amaryllis and hydrangea, hibiscus, geraniums, begonias, bougainvillea.

A unique vegetation
The island is a veritable mixing plant ‘subtropical zone where the spread banana, cane sugar, warm temperate Mediterranean-type, which has encouraged the cultivation of the vine area of primeval forest (forest gold), unique relic of the Tertiary Era before the great period of glaciation.

A rich and living culture
The legacy of “Great Discoveries” is important churches, palaces, or quintas delicious. There are countless festivals that animate this or that village during the year, and embroidery workshops or wicker crafts show that Madeira is not only a tourist attraction.

The walker’s paradise
It must be said and repeated: Madeira is revealed that walker. Levada is the least conducive to a family walk or a hike more challenging. It’s everywhere (almost 1 500 km levadas on the island!), For all tastes.

Fascinating landscapes
The island is a mountain range. It offers a look at the wild landscape and irregular shaped by erosion and the swell of the sea over the centuries: one never tires of this steep and arduous nature of these bucolic small valleys and peaks of these fierce, dominant clouds.

Excellent childcare
Madeira has an extensive network of hotels, modern and comfortable. New forms of accommodation taking advantage of the lush and sunny quintas grow; removed from the bustle of the south coast, they often offer comfort and luxury complete rest in a beautiful setting.

Wines to discover
These wines have not yet made a place in the sun on our menus or our Francophone parties. But as an aperitif or with dessert, you can indulge without worry: it’s a safe bet that some bottles will travel back in your suitcase!