Madeira Funchal

Elegant colonial style architecture gives a graceful air to the busy narrow streets. The daily fruit and fish market is ablaze with local colour. Explore the old quarter with its cobbled streets, taste vintage Madeira wine in the many bodegas or be tempted by the hand embroidered linen and dazzling jewellery and leather stores. This bustling city by the sea is ever vibrant, contrasting totally with the tranquillity of the island interior.

madeira regency palace hotel ☆☆☆☆☆

A lovely resort hotel located on the cliff tops in west Funchal. It has been designed in Portuguese colonial style and offers every possible comfort.

The spacious bedrooms and suites are beautifully appointed with airconditioning, cable colour television and in-room movies plus a kitchenette facility in superior rooms and suites. Fine restaurant with theme night buffets with à la carte menu also available. Bar and comfortable lounges.

Two large heated swimming pools, one with underwater music, the other with a waterfall. Island pool bar. Indoor heated pool. Health Club, jacuzzi, sauna and fully equipped fitness centre. Tropical gardens with lakes and waterfalls. Bowling green, squash and tennis courts. Exclusive classic car collection. Elevator to natural stone and sand beach below hotel. Courtesy bus into town.