In the breathless race of our everyday lives, we hardly get an opportunity to show how deeply we feel for our beloved. Never mind, you still have time……. Plan a Valentine Vacation to Madeira, a beautiful Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Major Attractions of Madeira:
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First and foremost, visit the famous winery, Blandy’s Wine Lodge, and taste one of the world’s best wines, the Madeira wine. This is in fact the ideal way to absorb the spirit of Madeira and get intoxicated by its splendor. This Lodge is open from Monday to Friday between 09:30 to 18:30 but on Saturdays it remains open for a short span between 10:00 to 13:00. The address of the lodge is given below-
AVENIDA ARRIAGA 28
9000-064
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
PORTUGAl
St. Francis Wine Lodge is another winery that is worth touring.
The Madeira Story Centre is a fascinating synergistic museum that holds many permanent and temporary exhibitions that can satisfy the inquisitive tourist. Packaging data and entertainment together, this museum is a major tourist attraction.
Another important museum is the Municipal Museum of Funchal or Museum of Natural History, which furnishes a detailed account of the flora and fauna of Madeira.
Museu de Arte Sacra or the Sacred Art Museum is worth seeing for its voluminous aggregation of chef-d’oeuvres by 15th and 16th century Flemish artists.
The most esteemed and shipshape museum of Madeira is “Manor Estate of the Crosses” Museum or Quinta das Cruzes. It displays the personal assemblage of a Czech citizen who resided in Madeira, namely John Wetzler.
Levada and 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco are the most important hiking trails of Madeira.
For knowledge about the diversity of Madeira’s flora and for getting an idea of the vegetables and herbs that grow in Madeira, visit the Botanical Gardens.
A prime religious site in Funchal, Madeira is Cathedral se, which dates back to the 1400’s.
Also do not forget to see Santa Clara Monastery, which is an important historic site of Madeira.
For the fun- loving lover, the golf course of Santa da Serra Golf is a must watch, and interestingly the Madeira Open is held here.
After a busy day of sightseeing, relax and take a walk in the city park, Jardim de Sao Francisco.
Then move on to the colorful and vivacious street of Funchal, Avenida do Mar and spend your time sipping coffee or devouring
Seafood.
Other important tourist spots of Madeira include Marcado dos Lavradores (Workers' Market), Monte Palace, Santana, Wicker Toboggan Sled Ride, and Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro.
To enjoy a well planned and comfortable Valentine Vacation arrange for your accommodation now. Riu Palace Madeira, Porto Santa Maria Hotel (Porto Bay), Porto Mare Hotel (Porto Bay), Quinta da Cassa Branca, Choupana Hills Resort and Spa, Quinta Bela Sao Tiago, Quintinha Sao Joao, Quinta Splendida, Royal Savoy, Pestana Bay Ocean Aparthotel are some of the most well known hotels of Madeira. To check the rates and know more about hotels in Madeira please access http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g189166-Madeira_Madeira_Islands-Hotels.html
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