Madeira Island Curiosity:
Madeira is a part of Portugal located in the Atlantic Ocean at 32† North Latitude and about 250 miles west of Casablanca, Morocco. The island is the tip of a gigantic mountain sticking up out of the ocean floor. Needless to say the island is mountainous. Due to the steepness of the mountain itself the ocean reaches a depth of 2000 metres (6500 feet) a very short distance from the shore.
The capital is Funchal. A lovely town with many shops and resturants and all manner of interesting sights.
There are 2 fine golf courses on the island. The Botanical Gardens are world famous. The hiking trails are breathtaking (both for the views and the terrain if you are not in good shape)
Madeira Island World Nature Heritage:
Madeira is very famous for its natural environment, where the most important feature its Laurissilva Forest, a relic of the Tertiary Age, Which has been classified by UNESCO as World Nature Heritage.
Madeira Island Sports and Activiti es:
.Jet Ski
Trekking
Fishing
Birdwatching tours - 1 TICKET -10% - Nature Packages Biodiversity Eco-Tours (Duration : 3,5hours)
Sailing tours - Twice a day, everyday except Friday, all year
10:30h - 13:30h
14:45h - 18:00h Price per person: 27.50€
Diving - Once a week, all year*
*Depend on local weather and maritime conditions
9:00h - 20:00h - price per person: 104.5€ (with your own equipment)
118.5€ (with full set of equipment)
whale and dolphin watching - 1 TICKET -20%
canyoning and trekking - Everyday, all year 5 hours
Price per person: 60€ (for a group of 3 or 4 persons)
Other Activities:
water park