Funchal, Madeira |  | Possibly
the most spectacular of all the Atlantic islands, Madeira enjoys a wonderful year-round
climate, magnificent scenery, towering mountains, lush valleys and breathtaking
views. The capital, and main resort, Funchal, is a pretty, olde-worlde town with
attractive cobbled streets in the centre, tree-lined avenues, a wealth of excellent
shops, bars and restaurants and a busy harbour with a splendid waterfront promenade.
The
town rises on three sides in an almost amphitheatre-like way and offers visitors
fabulous views of Funchal Bay, the surrounding mountains and the Atlantic ocean
beyond.
The cable car ride from the harbour area to the hills above Funchal
is a must. The island is also home to an enormous variety of exotic trees, flowers
and plants whilst the famous ‘levadas’ – centuries-old irrigation
channels – twist and turn around the mountains and valleys and offer some
of the most visually stunning and rewarding walks you are liable to find anywhere.
Old traditions are in evidence everywhere with colourful fiestas, fireworks (a
free display every weekend in June!) and wine festivals occurring throughout the
year. Charming, friendly, elegant, uncommercial, beautiful, rewarding – Madeira
is all of these things and more. A wonderful holiday destination! | | Located
just a 15 minute walk from the centre of Funchal, 1km from the famous Lido and
only 300m from the ocean, the Quinta do Sol is ideally placed to explore this
lovely historic town with its fascinating old quarter, colourful covered market,
bustling harbour-front, quiet squares, the old cathedral and a wide selection
of shops, restaurants, bars and open-air cafes. The hotel offers a friendly Madeiran
welcome and provides all the necessary amenities for a really enjoyable stay on
this beautiful island. Each of the Quinta do Sol’s comfortable, well-appointed,
air-conditioned rooms (all doubles or twins for sole occupancy) has a private
bathroom with sh/wc and hairdryer, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, small
fridge, a safe and a balcony or terrace. There’s a restaurant, a poolside
snack bar, piano bar, gym & sauna, an attractive garden and, of course, a
swimming pool and sun terrace with complimentary sunbeds and parasols. There’s
also occasional evening entertainment and, if you’re planning to hire a car
during your stay, the hotel also offers complimentary parking. The Quinta do Sol
is an excellent base from which to explore Funchal and the rest of Madeira and
we are happy to recommend it for a wonderful holiday. |
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| | Resort Fact File |
| • Meal basis : half board | | •
Official rating : 4 star | | • Resort representative |
| • Welcome meeting | | •
Optional excursion programme | | • Special offer
: dinner at local restaurant & folklore show included | | •
Hotel telephone : 00 351 291 707010 | | • Monday
flights | | • Transfer time from Funchal airport
: approx. 45 mins | | | Click on picture to enlarge | | | |
