Funchal, Madeira
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| 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 15minute
walk fromthe centre of Funchal, 1kmfromthe famous Lido and only
300mfromthe ocean, the Quinta do Sol is ideally placed to explore
this lovely old 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 fromwhich to explore
Funchal and the rest ofMadeira and we are happy to recommend
it for an enjoyable stay on this beautiful island. |
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| Resort information. |
| Meal basis: half board |
| Official rating: 4 star |
| Resort representative |
| Welcome meeting |
| Optional excursion programme (see page
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| Special offer : dinner at local restaurant
& folklore show included |
| Hotel telephone: 00 351 291 707010 |
| Monday flights |
| Transfer time from Funchal airport : approx.
35 mins |
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