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Madeira Holidays,
Vacations Portugal |
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Madeira is a small subtropical island close the African coastline. Madeira, the "Hawaii" of Europe is a nature lovers paradise abundant with exotic flowers, fruits, bushes, fresh water and breathtaking scenery. It is a pleasant place to visit all year around with its flowering trees, year-around pleasant climate, friendly people where English is widely spoken. There are a wide selection of walking tours available along the famous Levadas, the water transportation channels that carry fresh unpolluted rain water throughout the island. These tours will also take you hidden waterfalls or perfect vantage points in its high mountains. Whether you come here in the summer or during your Christmas holidays this snake-free island is always charming and inviting with its scenic beauty, lush gardens, superb fortified wines, safety and security. |
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Package includes:
Airport hotel transfer by private car: Euro 28 each way (max 2 passengers) |
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Prices per person in Euro or US$*(US rate varies depending on the exchange rate) |
6nights package |
Extra nights |
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| Double | Single | Triple | Double | Single | Triple | |
| Standard Hotel Dorisol Estrelicia or Dorisol Mimosa or Hotel Dorisol Buganvilia or Hotel Dorisol Florasol 1-31 Mar`09 |
380 | 536 | 356 | 37 | 63 | 33 |
| 1-30Apr`09 | 416 | 578 | 392 | 43 | 70 | 39 |
| 1-30 May`09/11-30Sep`09 | 356 | 506 | 332 | 33 | 58 | 29 |
| 1Jun-20Jul/1-31Oct`09 | 344 | 494 | 326 | 31 | 56 | 28 |
| 21Jul-10Sep`09 | 380 | 530 | 362 | 37 | 62 | 34 |
| Hotel Dorisol Florasol - 1 bedroom apartment: Add Euro 8 per person per night based on double occupancy - all seasons | ||||||
| Hotel Orca Praia (Hotel room) 1May-25May/21Jul-28Sep'09 |
374 | 341 | 350 | 36 | 61 | 32 |
| 26May-20Jul/29Sep-31Oct'09 | 344 | 470 | 326 | 31 | 52 | 28 |
| First Class Hotel Rocamar (Land view Hotel room) 1May-31May/14Sep-31Oct'09 |
386 | 542 | 362 | 38 | 64 | 34 |
| 1Jun-17 Jul'09 | 368 | 518 | 344 | 35 | 60 | 31 |
| 18 Jul-10Sep'09 | 407 | 566 | 386 | 41.50 | 68 | 38 |
| Hotel Royal Orchid (Sea-view Studiomax 3 pax BB) 1May-31May'09 11Sep-31Oct'09 |
374 | RQ | RQ | 36 | RQ | RQ |
| 1Jun-17Jul'09 | 344 | RQ | RQ | 31 | RQ | RQ |
| 18Jul-10Sep'09 | 410 | RQ | RQ | 42 | RQ | RQ |
| Pestana Bay & Gardens (Bayview Studio BB) 1Jun-23Jul' 09 |
458 | RQ | RQ | 50 | RQ | RQ |
| 1May-31May`09/4 Sep-31Oct`09 | 494 | RQ | RQ | 56 | RQ | RQ |
| 24Ju-3Sep' 09 | 536 | RQ | RQ | 63 | RQ | RQ |
| Deluxe Quinta Do Estreito (Sea view Room)BB 1May-30Jun/1-31Aug/1-31Oct'09 |
554 | 872 | RQ | 66 | 119 | RQ |
| 1-31Jul/1-30Sep'09 | 518 | 794 | RQ | 60 | 106 | RQ |
| Quinta Das Vistas (Garden view room) BB 1May-30Jun/1-31Aug/1-31Oct'09 |
656 | 980 | 608 | 83 | 137 | 75 |
| 1-31 Sep'09 | 698 | 1022 | 638 | 90 | 144 | 80 |
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Atlantic Resort (Standard room) 1-30Jun/1-31Oct'09 |
576 | 864 | 534 | 72 | 120 | 65 |
| 1May-30May/1Jul-30Sep'07 | 630 | 912 | 570 | 81 | 128 | 71 |
| Choupana Hill Resort & Spa
(Deluxe BB Garden view
room) 1Jun-30 Jun`09 |
1346 | 2294 | n/a | 198 | 356 | RQ |
| 1May-31May/1Jul-31Oct'07 | 1545 | 2495 | n/a | 216 | 389.50 | RQ |
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| Prazeres - Ponta do Pargo | |||
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We start this leisure walk at Prazeres and, after
about 4 hours of walking, we will arrive at the extreme southwestern point
of Madeira, the lighthouse of Ponta do Pargo which is located at 310 m
above sea level and thus the highest of its kind in Portugal. The drive to the levada is already filled with spectacular sun-drenched pictures of the charming southwest. Above the coast and far below the enormous plateau Paúl da Serra, the levada winds through an idyllic a rea which is partly rustic and mainly agriculturally used. |
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| The views along the coast of the southwest and to the northwest end this walk in a, once more, diff e rent landscape of this beautiful island. Another version of this walk starts in Cabo, following later the same levada. | |||
| Walking time: 4 hours | Price: € 30,00 | ||
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| Levada Rabaçal | |||
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We go towards the west coast of the
island up to the Paúl da Serra (±1200 m) to Rabaçal. Rabaçal is an
enchanting fairyland of singing waterfalls. Here at the head of Madeira`s
largest valley, the Rabaçal house lies dwarfed beneath emerald mountains.
Three levadas draw their water here; each has its own personality and this
walk introduces you to all three of them. |
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| Walking time: 3.5 hours | Price: € 30,00 | ||
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this walk, you may discover one of the most original regions of Madeira –
here, time seems to have come to a hold: the valley of Boa Ventura. On our route, we find old paths that were laid out in troublesome hand labour, as well as the Levada de Cima which has, to a great deal, a natural course and which we follow till its romantic spring. A walk of contrasts: mountains, valleys and the sea. - |
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| Walking time: 3 hours | Price: € 35,00 | ||
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Queimadas |
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| Walking time: 4,5 hours | Price: € 35,00 | ||
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LEVADA WALK TO SANTO DA SERRA |
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| This rather easy walk takes place in the higher part of the district of Santa Cruz. There, the valleys are still fitted out with agricultural t e rraces on which, even nowadays, some locals still grow their vegetables and fruit. During the walk, secluded villages take turns with deep, green valleys offering beautiful views down to the southeast coast with Santa Cruz and Ponta São Lourenço. Each season has its own bloom and vegetation. Even some small parts of the native laure l forest (Laurissilva) could be preserved. The day will be concluded by visiting the weekly Sunday market in Santo da Serra . | |||
| Walking time: 3,5 hours | Price: € 35,00 | ||
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Vereda Walks |
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Arieiro The mountainwalk goes from the third highest peak (Pico Arieiro 1818m) to the highest peak of the island (Pico Ruivo 1862m). From here we go down the north side to Achada do Teixeira. This is the most famous- and without any doubt - one of the nicest mountain walks of Madeira. |
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The path was made in the late sixties and the parts where
there could be vertigo problems are well protected
with fences. From the top of the Pico Ruivo you will have spectacular
panoramic views over almost the whole island.
A must for the real walkers! |
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| Walking time: 3.5 hours | Price: € 35,00 | |
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Northcoast walk |
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We start our walk in the area of
Machico and follow the levada through lush farmland and the forest of Pine and Mimosa. Here we leave the levada and walk up to Boca do Risco which opens the sudden view to the ocean. People say that no other rugged, proud beauty. We follow the coastal path to finish our walk in Larano, above Porto da Cruz. |
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| Walking time: 4 hours | Price: € 35,00 | |
| Porto Moniz | ||
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| Standard day: Wednesday | ||
| Walking time: 4 hours | Price: € 35,00 | |
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Lakes of
Madeira Come along with us on a variegated, unforgettable walk which is known by only a few naturefriends. We start off on the high plateau Paúl da Serra and follow the Levada da Ribeira Grande. Soon we descend to the Lagoa do Vento from where we have a breath-taking view into the valley of Rabaçal. There we can have a peaceful picnic or go for a refreshing swim in a cristal-clear lake. Further along, you will see beautiful water cascades followed by one of Madeira´s original levadas which is surrounded by bizarr vegetation. The last part of the walk takes us along the high-plateau itself where we will find peace and quiet, wonderful views around and, at the end, onto the villages of the southwest. |
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| Standard day: Friday | ||
| Walking time: 4 hours | Price: € 35,00 | |
