S2 Ep4: Madeira

Welcome back to the Click&Go Travel Podcast, today we will be
chatting about Madeira. Joining us today is Peter Cullen, our CMO
and Alan Preston from our Sales Team. Peter and Alan have both
visited Madeira on different FAM Trips.  



Fun facts about Madeira
Madeira is known as the Floating Garden It's one of the best
places in the world to see whales... Home of Cristiano
Ronaldo 

Frequency and who flies?


Wednesday and Sunday

Direct flights

Ryanair 

Expected to be year round



Who should visit Madeira?


Couples

Group of friends 



What were your favourites:


Favourite place to stay?

Melia Madeira Mare (in the centre of town)

Quinta Bela Vista (close to town but on it’s own grounds
and quite)

Quinta da Serra (in the mountains tucked away)

Vine Hotel (in the centre of the action)



Favourite food to eat?

As a island rich in vegetation and marine life the local
dishes are unique and delicious

Espetada Madeirense

Filete de Espada (Scabbard Filet)

Lapas (Limpets)

Prego no Bolo do Caco

Picadinho

Polvo (Octopus)

Bife de Atum (Tuna Steak)




Wine & Rum

Madeiran wine is fortified wine ranging from sweet to
dry, it's primarily made with a handful of grape
varieties.

Madeiran rum is obtained exclusively by the alcoholic
fermentation and distillation of sugar cane juice, and is
classified as agricultural rum It has unique quality and
characteristics





Favourite place to eat

Chalet Vicente 

Maktub 

Galo Resort – Sunset view 

Peixaria 



Favourite things to see and do?


Mountain activities for all levels –
hiking, walking (Levada’s), Canyoning, 4x4 off-roading,
spectacular photography opportunities 


Ocean activities – dolphin and whale
watching, diving, snorkeling, Jet ski rental and tours,
Kayaking & parasailing 

https://vipdolphins.com/ 




Landmarks/Regions/Towns  

Funchal 

Santana 

Paul do Mar

Ponta da Olivera 

Jardin de Serra

Porto Santo 




Other activities 

Cable car