Madeira - the floating garden
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This was my first trip to this island. For the British it is known for its luxury hotels and when I found an inexpensive studio I decided it was time I visited the island. I went in January (part of the reason accomodation was cheaper) and had been warned that the weather could be cold. I was lucky .. although it did rain it was neve really cold and there were some lovely days,
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Marshall
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Bracing weather
Travel Notes
Madeira January 2007
Background
The island of Madeira is the largest of a handful of small volc... Continue reading »
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Gardens and rain
I visited two botanical gardens .. the private one is Monte Real Palace Tropical Gardens and is accessible by a cable car from the seafront in Func... Continue reading »
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Funchal market
Funchal market is a lively place with only a limited amount of merchandise aimed for tourists. It is especially interesting for the fish hall at the r... Continue reading » -
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Levadas - tricky walking
Madeira is famous for is irrigation canals which distribute water from the wet northern part of the island to the south. These narrow canals are sligh... Continue reading »
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