The island of Madeira, because of its privileged geographical position and mountainous relief, have a surprisingly mild climate.Very mild average temperatures, 25ºC in the summer and 17ºC in the winter, and a moderate level of humidity, confer upon this island exceptional subtropical features.
The seawater temperature is also very mild, because of the influence of the warm Gulf current, presenting averages of 22ºC in the summer and 18º in the winter.
Due to the epidemiological evolution in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, and according to Government Resolution No. 19/2021, the Regional Government of Madeira has adopted a set of new preventive measures, applicable with immediate effect as from the 13th of January, and which will remain in force until the 31st of this month.
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Portuguese television channel SIC presented its new soap opera, entitled “Rainha das Flores” (Queen of Flowers), in Funchal, on the 30th of April, a story that will unfold between Lisbon, Tomar, The Netherlands and Madeira Island.
The Portuguese post offices, Correios de Portugal has launched its latest stamp collection under the motto “Madeira - Christmas and New Year's Eve Festivities”, a tribute to one of the most emblematic tourist events in Madeira island.
In a bid to echo recent Unesco “World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage” recognition of two unique Portuguese music genres, the Palheiro Spa is delighted to introduce the "Fado Massage".
Last summer, Vueling debuted an air connection between Madeira Island and the Spanish city of Barcelona, an operation simply aimed at the IATA’s season.
The excellent quality of Madeira hotels has been regularly recognised by the main tour operators and tourism-related companies, who certify this quality with awards given at many levels.
