Travel almost once around the entire island by bike? Sure, of course! On this cycling loop tour you will discover the most beautiful sites and places in Madeira. Cycle over the lush green hills of Madeira, with your eyes always on the deep blue sea and enjoy the flowers, for which Madeira is known all over the world!
The nice thing about the weather in Madeira? You can adapt perfectly – because the temperatures do not vary much, whether in spring, summer, autumn or winter. The thermometer usually gets stuck at the 20 ° mark. And how do you know when it is winter and when it is summer, you ask? In winter there is a little more rainfall and a little less sun than in summer. But we can fully recommend Madeira as the perfect cycling destination, even in winter.
No matter where you go to eat in Madeira, the chances of a menu starting with a warm ‘bolo do caco’ with garlic butter are pretty high. It is a regional wheat bread. You may also be served grilled snails with garlic and lemon. The main course is usually meat and fish from the grill. Particularly noteworthy is the so-called Espetada, which is pieces of beef that are speared on a laurel branch and then grilled over an open fire.
On the second weekend after Easter there is a traditional festival in Funchal to welcome the spring. The festival lasts two days. On Saturday, children decorate the town hall with flowers, the so-called Wall of Peach, and let doves fly as a sign of peace. The famous flower parade takes place on a Sunday and attracts thousands of visitors every year. A wonderful festival and spectacle you must see!
Algarve
Enjoy a dream holiday along the Algarve
Portugal's West Coast
Coastal towns, unspoilt sandy beaches and impressive cliffs
