| Page Views: 258 Last Visit to Madeira Island: April, 2008 | Island of Flowers by Jannice48 - last update: Jun 12, 2008 |
Madeira is brimming with smiles and colour. It is, more often than not, warm, sunny and mild.
Madeira, known originally to the Romans as the Purple Islands, was rediscovered, by Portuguese sailors some time between 1418 and 1420. The archipelago is considered to be the first discovery of the exploratory period initiated by Henry the Navigator of Portugal. It is a popular year-round resort, noted for its Madeira wine, flowers, and embroidery artisans, as well as its New Year's Eve celebrations that feature a spectacular fireworks show, which is the largest in the world according to the Guinness World.
Madeira Island's geographical position and mountainous landscape result in a very pleasant climate which varies between the north side, south side, and smaller islands groups like Porto Santo and Savages. The mean annual temperature on the coastline can reach more than 20°C in the south. With its mild humidity, the weather of the island is classified as oceanic subtropical and with its low rain level, desertic on the Savages. Influenced by the Gulf Stream, sea water temperature varies between 26°C during the summer and 17°C in the winter. |
|  | Madeira´s stunning coastal scenery and soaring peaks complement a rich artistic and architectural heritage. |
June is a month of festivities in Madeira Islands. Despite the Madeira Atlantic Festival several patron/saints are celebrated during this June. | | |
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angiebabe Thu Oct 29, 2009 04:46 UTC
a few yrs back we splashed out with tea at the Ritz - we mustve got a good deal as about the same price as in your tip for similar in Madeira!but sounds a fab setting! |
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