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.
The Institute for Forestry and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has recently concluded an important construction work in the area of Rabaçal, at the PR6 – Levada das 25 Fontes walk, thus contributing to reduce the human load which this trail daily undergoes.
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Thanks to the natural beauty and excellent state of conservation of its beaches, 14 bathing areas on the Madeira Islands have been awarded the "blue flag” for this summer.
After being awarded by the World Travel Awards for four consecutive times with the prize “Europe´s Leading Island Destination” and for three times with the “World´s Leading Island Destination” award, Madeira Islands prepares to host, in 2019, this ceremony, which annually distinguishes the best tourist destinations on a global scale.
Spring is welcomed with this charming and colourful parade of flowers that grow throughout the Archipelago of Madeira, between the 19th of April and the 13th of May.
The Official Program of the 600th anniversary celebrations of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo is presented to the public today in Porto Santo island.
The hotel Quinta Jardins do Lago has become the country's highest rated hotel, as result of the travelers choice voting at the online platform, TripAdvisor.
