Submitted by 1rubberstamp from West Yorkshire, UK My family and I stayed here for Christmas and New Year 2007-2008 (children are 3 and 6 years old). The villa is just as described and more. A very luxurious and special Quinta with plenty of space. The views are fantastic, especially for the New Year celebrations - the best fireworks in the world! The friendly maid (who knows some English) keeps the villa spotless. The pool is fab fun for all the family too. Don’t forget to buy plenty of meat for the barbeque too. The owner even provides skewers for the yummy Madeira specialty Espetada (beef on skewers).
Five minutes walk from the villa there is a bakery with café bar. Making fresh bread, even whole meal on request. On your way to the bakery you will pass a souvenir shop with good quality gifts run by a couple with perfect English. 20 minutes walk down hill to Funchal (centre) with plenty going on. You must try the Espetada (beef) and espada (fish). The kids love the espada in a bun… healthy burger!
So many places to visit on this beautiful island full of excellent places to eat. Santana is worth a visit with the traditional triangular shaped tiny houses. The Botanic gardens are huge and full of lots to see, including tropical birds, peacocks – white ones too. The cable cars give you a fantastic view lasting 9 minutes each way… leaving from two locations. Try going up the cable car from the Botanic gardens, to Monte (with more gardens which we didn’t have the chance to visit) and down the hill on the famous toboggan run which stops at the end of the street of the villa… they will go slow if you want. The kids loved it!
The agent and the owner are very helpful, any questions answered with both a professional and friendly approach.
Madeira is one of the most beautiful places in the world… enjoy. Recommended for: Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Tourists without a Car, Families with Young Children, Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway
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