It may seem strange, but many people don’t know that Madeira Island is part of the Madeira Archipelago. Besides it, there is also the Porto Santo Island (easily visited, either by boat or by plane), besides the Desertas and Selvagens (these, natural reserves accessed only by boat). From some points of Madeira Island, we can see them.
The Island of Porto Santo was the first discovery by the Portuguese navigators, in 1418. It gained its name because it saved such a group from a strong storm on the high seas.
The climate of Madeira
This is an island to enjoy nature and good food. There are 57km long and 22km wide, in a total of 741 km2. If we match the references we have in Brazil, it seems like a place to explore on a quick trip. But make no mistake. Madeira has many mountains and to cross from one side to another you will have to go up and down a lot.
In addition, we are in front of a very developed island in the tourist area, with many activities to be done. Over there, we walk a few miles and we have much more to explore.
The climate of Madeira – The Island of Eternal Spring
Now about the climate, Madeira allows comfortable temperatures throughout the year. It is very is extremely popular with tourists because the island can be visited all year round due to its excellent climate. August is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 26 ° C (73 ° F), and the coldest month is January with an average temperature of 18 ° C (61 °F), with most days throughout the year is always with the sun shining daily.
If you visit the island during the summer months you will find a warm and dry climate, which allows the various outdoor activities, such as excursions in nature and observation of animal life. You will certainly want to try out the sea-based activities such as swimming, snorkelling, or even renting a jet ski. And being the weather also great for walking, the Madeira Hotel located in the city centre is the perfect start to your adventure holiday.
During the winter months, these may be the best time to visit Madeira because the climate is mild and inviting. You should consider coming in at Christmas for this being a very special time, all the streets are well decorated, trees shining and a lot of festivities is organised. Come and see the spectacular fireworks that open the doors to the New Year. Strolling through Funchal is easy, there are no steep hills or automobile traffic jams. Located in the centre of Funchal, the Hotel Madeira does not have to think about using any type of transport to experience the holiday season.
Traditional houses of Madeira Island
The microclimate of Madeira allows you to have great vacations with surprising temperatures throughout the year, and so we look forward to welcoming you and helping you discover the Atlantic jewel.
It’s also a good place to invest in Real Estate! Local housing has grown exponentially in recent years and has become a lucrative activity for many investors. The tourist offer that is currently taking place in Madeira makes the demand for accommodation units constant since the country does not receive tourists only in the summer, so maybe it’s a good idea to invest!