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dedicated to micas_pt. Rising like a miracle from the Atlantic about one thousand kilometres south west of Lisbon, Madeira has been a holiday destination since the end of the 19th century. Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago in the north Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the Autonomous regions of Portugal, with Madeira and Porto Santo being the only inhabited islands. It is also part of the European Union.
Madeira, known originally to the Romans as the Purple Islands, was rediscovered, possibly accidentally, by Portuguese sailors and settled by Portugal in 1418. It is a popular year-round resort, famed worldwide for its Madeira wine, a perfect climate, striking scenery, flowers, embroidery artisans, and New Years' Eve celebrations with a spectacular fireworks show. |
. )(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(. The capital, Funchal, is an lovely town set on a wonderfull bay against a background of soaring green mountains. overlooking the harbour and featuring beautifull buildings and last century mansions.The Autonomous Region of Madeira is composed by Madeira Island, Porto Santo Island, Desertas Islands and Savage Islands.
Funchal, the capital of Madeira Island, is on the south coast of the principal island. Other main cities are:Ribeira Brava, Machico, Câmara de Lobos, Santa Cruz, Caniço, Ponta do Sol and Calheta |
)(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(())(the pearl of the atlantic also is known for its flowers and huge gardens.Madeira Island is the largest island of the group and a coastline of 80 or 90 miles. Its longer axis lies east and west, in which direction it is traversed by a mountain chain, the backbone of the island, having a mean altitude of 4000 feet, from which many deep ravines radiate outward to the coast. The highest point on the island is Pico Ruivo, at 1862 meters. |
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Toshioohsako Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:30 UTC
Coming to madeira at end of March. Thanks for showing me these photos- I look forward to seeing the island with my own eyes and of course eyes of my camera. Good day. | victorwkf Wed Dec 12, 2007 14:28 UTC
Great tips and photos of Madeira, hope to be able to visit this beautiful island in the future! | labahian Sun Nov 19, 2006 20:38 UTC
...lovely! | guantanamo43 Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:19 UTC
bonita a madeira caraças...! |
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