Anyone been to Madeira?

We honeymooned there. We did fly in to Funchal.

It was pleasant enough but not 100% perfect for me. Obviously no beaches and very food orientated (I don't really get a buzz from food I'm afraid).

My parents went last year, I don't think they'd go back anytime soon though. The runway at Funchal is very short apparently. That's all I can tell you.

I didn't realise there weren't any beaches??

There was quite a good article in Cosmo wedding, but perhaps the Madeira tourist board requested it from your answers!!

Oh yes, very short runway <dries sweaty palms on trousers> not for the faint hearted!

That's what mum said although I don't think she put it quite like that lol! I think they said it was very expensive to eat. They were in quite a nice hotel but only B&B and my dad nearly fainted when he saw how much they were charging for a meal.

We were in Funchal Tadah, maybe there are beaches on the other side of the island?

We went a few weeks ago and it was lovely,

It was warm, really relaxing and laid back. We were in funchal and i would definately go again.

I think there are some beaches on the other side of the island. Its a lovely place to go i would recommend it

I would say it depends what yoou want out of a holiday. We've been to Madeira twice, I love it. We have stayed in Canico de Baixa both times, rather than Funchal. There's not much to do there, no real shops, but then you can just get a bus to Funchal. I would say Madeira isn't really a shopping destination, more a collpase in a heap and do nothing destination. It is beautiful, but the coastline is mostly rocky. The food is fab - lots and lots amd lots of fish.

L
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