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Set off the West Coast of Africa - location is best found by tracing a route from Lisbon south by south west for approximately 1000 kms. There you will come across the Madeiran Archipelago, which makes up of two inhabited islands (Madeira and Porto Santo) and a group of three uninhabited rocks (the Ilhas Desertas) in a group covering no more than 5000 sq kms of ocean. Only 32 miles long and 12 miles wide this incredibly beautiful sub-tropical island of Madeira, rises to almost 6000 feet at its highest point. Lush green unspoiled countryside, terraced farms and vineyards vie with spectacular mountains, pine forests, waterfalls and craggy cliffs. Flora in abundance - orchids,
hydrangeas, hibiscus, no wonder Madeira is called the Floating Garden. There
are 600miles of walks, some are quite challenging and walking shoes would
prove useful. Watersports abound with scuba diving, deep sea fishing &
sailing. Sea bathing is quite safe and there is a Lido on the outskirts of
Funchal. You will also find the North Coast is 2 - 3 degrees cooler. Golf is
to be found at The Madeira Golf & Country Club at Santo da Serra, 15miles
from Funchal, used in '93 for a European tour. A second 18hole course was
opened in '93 at the stunningly beautiful Palheiro Golf. |
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