Fun-ness: Daily activities have included scoffing the essential dose of fresh Madeira-baked bread and taking a long walk along the magnificent Madeiran coastline at high altitudes. The bread situation has become a desperate inside joke now as the abundance of bread is actually getting to a critical state. We may all begin to suffer from carbohydratosis soon. If you're reading this, Leonardo Dicaprio, I love you.
Walks: There are some great walks although it takes a lot of effort to find the ones eliminating the abundance of tourists. I'm really sorry if I'm beginning to sound like a 65 year old travel reviewer but I can't really depict a holiday without sounding...boring. I mean, the view is great at the time, gazing at the sea and cliffs before your eyes but you can't really put the image into words WHICH IS WHY I'VE INCLUDED PLENTY OF PICTURES TO BORE YOU!
Attractions: There was this amazing tobogganing thing where you got in a wicker toboggan thing and sled down a 2km set route. It was pretty exhilarating and I recommended it even if it was a little bit pricy (they do try to rip the tourists off as much as possible in Madeira. We have another family inside joke whereby we call my mum 'English Tourist Mum' as she wears an all-tourist outfit which makes our English whereabouts much more obvious. We get ripped off on a daily basis.). I would also recommend not just going for the classic old tourist book attarctions as you discover so much more on your own.
Weather: Generally pretty good but we had a couple of days where it was pissing down but were still dragged out on walks. Right now I'm sunbathing whilst writing; regardless of this I would still reccomend visiting in the Summer as it's probably a bit warmer and if you have a pool where you stay, you won't catch hypothermia.
General review: It's sunny, it's magnificent, it's unique. If you've ever visited the Acores, it's like a more tropical version. I've really enjoyed it as it's tropical but not over-exotic. There's something for everyone; the hiker, the family, the explorer and the holiday maker. MAGNIFICENT locations are in abundance and the coastline stands out proudly shaping the island's unique personality, bubbling over with sunshine and ice cream. A 5* holiday destination: Madeira!!
Extras: If you consider going, just be aware of the landing path for the planes. Words cannot describe my terror. The plane heads north, then lowers and makes a tight circle around to the runway. By this point, you are praying and the plane is literally skimming the sea. Then you discover the runway IS HELD UP BY POSTS IN THE WATER and decide who you want to auction your possessions to. You close your eyes and hold on tight and then BOOM! You think you've overshot the runway but you've actually landed! You're alive!
Thanks to the fam for a great holiday and I hope to visit in the future. It's a great place and I highly reccomend going!
Sorry if I don't post too often but I kind of forget 😁
