Portugal contains enough World Heritage sites, natural and
cultural wonders to keep any visitor busy.
It is a country of astonishing
diversity and idyllic weather, not to mention picture-postcard
scenery with rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, dazzling
whitewashed houses and superb golfing opportunities.
Quiet Madeira on the other hand is
perfect for those seeking gorgeous vistas and luxury without too
much glitz. Our featured hotel offers you this and more and was
also the residence Sir Winston Churchill chose in which to write
his war memoirs.
Flying time: Faro - 2
hours 50 minutes. Funchal - 3 hours 55 minutes.
Time difference: GMT.
Getting there: Direct services operate to Faro
with British Airways and Monarch and to Funchal with TAP Air
Portugal.
Currency: Euro.
Visas: British passport holders do not require
a visa. All other nationals please check visa requirements with the
embassy.
Best time to visit: The Algarve receives no
less than 3000 hours of annual sunshine, the best times to visit
are May-June and September-October. Madeira has a subtropical
climate with an average annual temperature of 22 degrees
centigrade.
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