Madeira Island
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 Funchal, Madeira |
The island of Madeira is at the top of a massive shield volcano that rises about 6 km (3.7 mi) from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean, on the Tore underwater mountain range.
Madeira Island with a population of about 267,785, represents 93% of the archipelago's area, with 90% of the landmass above 500 m. It is the largest island of the group with an area of 741 km2 (286 sq mi), a length of 57 km (35 mi) (from Ponte de São Lourenço to Ponte do Pargo), while approximately 22 km (14 mi) at its widest point (from Ponte da Cruz to Ponte São Jorge), with a coastline of 150 km (93.21 mi). It has a mountain ridge that extends along the centre of the island, reaching 1862 meters (6,107 ft) at its highest point (Pico Ruivo), while much lower (below 200 meters) along its eastern extent.
Charts
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Weather
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Passages
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Islands
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The approach to Madeira is straightforward,
Entrance
There are several ports of entry in Madeira (see Madeira]).
For more details Portugal's entry procedures see Portugal.
Berthing
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- Funchal | – port of entry |
- Calheta | – port of entry |
- Ponta do Sol | – needs data |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Provisioning
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Transportation
- From Madeira Grande there regular flights to Lisbon and other European cities
- There are daily flights and ferries, weather permitting, to Porto Santo
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
Funchal is a very attractive town. It is great fun to wander along its narrow streets.
A drive around the island of Madeira Grande is very interesting. Worth seeing are: the picturesque fishing village of Câmara de Lobos where Winston Churchill spent some time painting; Cabo Girão, an impressive cliff; Ribeira Brava from where the road goes north towards Serra de Agua up in the mountains; the desolate Paúl da Serra plateau and the green area of Cascata do Risco; and down to the N coast to the rocks of Porto Moniz. The surf breaking on these rocks is amazing. There you can have lunch in a restaurant built over the rocky promontory with windows surrounded by the surf. From Porto Moniz follow the the road along the N coast, going east. Stopped at the nicely restored miniscule village of São Vicente and then to Santana, where they have preserved some of the typical thatched houses. From Santana you can take the highway back to Funchal.
Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Madeira Island at the Wikipedia
- Madeira Island at the Wikivoyage
- madeira-web
References
See Madeira.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Madeira Island and this page's details validated:
- January 2005 --Istioploos
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