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Madeira Island
Madeira_Marina_FunchalMadeira island is 310 miles from the African coast and 620 miles from the European continent, 3 hours 40 minutes flight from Dublin!    

Discovered by the Portuguese in 1418, the Madeira Archipelago is made up of the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo and the uninhabited islands of Selvagens and Desertas. It is situated between latitude 32º22’20" and 33º7’50" with its longitude between 16º16’30W and 17º16’38"W.
The island of Madeira has a surface area of 459 square miles (741 km2), (35 miles long and 13 miles wide).

These islands, because of their privileged geographical position and mountainous Madeira Lido Pools Funchalrelief, have a surprisingly mild climate. Very mild average temperatures, 22ºC in the summer and 16ºC in the winter, and a moderate level of humidity, confer upon these islands exceptional subtropical features. The seawater temperature is also very mild, because of the influence of the warm Gulf current, presenting averages of 22ºC in the summer and 18º in the winter.  
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Madeira - Attractions not to be missed!

Monte - often compared to Sintra, in mainland Portugal, as it has some of the most beautiful old palaces and its bucolic surroundings exude the charm of days gone by.
  
Casa das Mudas Art Centre - This art centre is located in Calheta on the west coast of Madeira and was set up to raise public awareness of the arts in general and modern art in particular.

Sacred Art Museum - This magnificent museum is located in the former Bishop’s Palace and was founded in 1955. Its collections of Flemish paintings, religious sculptures and gold work come from churches, chapels and private donations.(more)
 
Porto Moniz Living Science Centre - If you decide to explore Madeira’s north coast, why not take a moment to visit this new scientific and cultural attraction in Porto Moniz.
  

Porto Santo, heavenly rest - The island of Porto Santo, lies just 40 Kilometres northeast of Madeira, and has a whole range of natural healthy features. A never-ending stretch of sandy yellow beach is bathed by a transparent blue warm sea which heals and rejuvenates body and mind.

Madeira Story Centre  - located in the old part of Funchal, near the cable cars that go from Funchal to Monte. The centre gives an overview of 14 million years of the history of Madeira in a visit lasting 1½ hours. 

Quinta Monte Palace - The Tropical Garden and the Monte Palace Museum are in Quinta Monte Palace, which belongs to the José Berardo Foundation.
 
Madeira Theme Park - in Santana is one of a kind in Portugal. It is a fantastic exhibition centre devoted to the history, science and traditions of the Madeira Archipelago. It occupies an area of 145,000 square metres and is a must for all visitors.(more)
 
Quinta do Arco rose garden - In the gardens of Quinta do Arco, in Arco de São Jorge on the north coast of the island, you can visit one of the largest collections of rosebushes in Portugal.
 
Madeira Magic - Funchal now has yet another fun and educational attraction for its visitors. It is Madeira Magic, otherwise know as Kids’ City.

Madeira Casino - Madeira Casino in Funchal is one of the island’s main leisure and entertainment centres.

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