Madeira adventure holidays are adrenaline seekers' best-kept secret
ok.co.ukWith spectacular scenery, a subtropical climate, hiking trails and vineyards, Madeira, 250 miles north of the Canaries, provides year-round entertainment.The super friendly and super funny locals are hugely proud of their island and many told us they see themselves as Madeirans first, Portuguese second: we were made to feel welcome everywhere we went.The island has just 250,000 inhabitants but welcomes about two million tourists a year.
And while tourism is a vital part of national income, it’s not aggressively shoved at you. In the past Madeira’s been seen as an older person’s holiday destination, but this is changing with activities like canyoning [also known as gorge walking], a growing art scene and very trendy restaurants.
Ryanair now flies there regularly from Stansted and Manchester, making it more accessible to all budgets. Where to stay and play...
VidaMar is a beautifully appointed hotel right on the Atlantic. We loved sitting on our balcony sipping coffee, gazing out at the ocean.There’s a sauna, jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor pools, a ladder to the sea and big fluffy robes too – bliss!
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