Madeira
BALLOON RIDE
Funchal has now a panoramic balloon that goes up to 150 meters to show visitors a different perspective of the wonderful city, bay and the surrounding areas.
SANTA CRUZ AQUA PARK
A capacity for over 1,000 people and boasting 5 toboggan rides and 4 fast slides, two swimming pools, a lazy river around the pools and a bar.
LEVADA HIKING TRAILS
There are many beautiful hiking trails in Madeira which follow the course of levadas, water channels and beautiful laurrisilva forests.
MADEIRA STORY CENTRE
Funchal’s latest visitors’ attraction, where you can learn everything about Madeira’s history.
CASINO
Believe it or not…but Madeira also has a Casino to offer for all those who want to try their luck with gambling! Opening times for the slot machines are from Sunday to Thursday from 15.00 to 03.00 h – Fridays & Saturdays from 16.00 to 04.00 h.
SURFING
Surfing on Madeira Island only began some years ago, when professionals and surf lovers recognised the excellent conditions that this region has to offer. The news of this ‘discovery’ were immediately spread to all Portuguese surf lovers and finally arrived in Brazil.
DOLPHIN AND WHALE SPOTTING SAFARIS
Because of its unique location in the mid ocean the island of Madeira is blessed with a very special event: the presence of visiting whales and dolphins, which has only recently been recognized as another asset to this beautiful holiday destination. Apart from this breathtaking whale and dolphin spotting experience you will also get a glimpse of ocean wandering sea birds, some of which are found nowhere else in the world!
SHOPPING
Whoever says that Madeira is not the place where you find nice things to shop for will be proven wrong! During the last years, a big development has taken place in this field, so that we are very sure you will find something special to take home.
THEME PARK
Located in Santana and opened to public in October 2004, it is divided in several nucleuses and includes many attractions for young and old – tourists as well as locals – related to history, traditions and culture of the people of Madeira.