Madeira
The Portuguese island is known as the "Island of Eternal Spring" as temperatures rarely fall below 17°C or rise above 24°C, giving it a pleasant year-round climate and lush, natural beauty in abundance
Funchal
The capital of the archipelago, Funchal on the south coast of the island is a bustling city set in a natural amphitheatre that tumbles down to the harbour and the yacht marina.
Gardening Tour
Join us on this wonderful holiday in Madeira, the ‘Island of Eternal Spring,’ with excursions to its world renowned botanical gardens, gentle levada walks, a boat trip and traditional folklore night all included!
Stay & Explore Holidays
This gives you the best of both worlds - a comfortable base with lots of free time to do as you please, combined with the best guided excursions to ensure you experience the very best the region has to offer!Our New Stay & Explore programme in Madeira may be of interest to you
Walking holidays - explore the island on foot
One of the best ways to appreciate Madeira’s spectacular scenery is to explore the island’s 500 miles of tracks and walking trails, called ‘levadas.’ Named after the island’s extensive network of irrigation channels which they were originally built to service, these levadas are graded from simple strolls to longer, more challenging walks. Topflight recommends the local guided walking tours led by professional hikers. Be sure to wear good walking shoes and set out properly equipped and prepared. Further information and prices are available from your Topflight representative in resort.
Golfing in Madeira
Two beautiful golf courses set up in the hills with magnificent views offer golfers a wonderful experience. Palheiro Golf opened in 1993 while Santo de Serra golf course first opened its doors in 1937 but was redesigned in 1991 by Robert Trent Jones.
Excursions
Porto Moniz
Full day tour taking in Gabo Girao, the second highest sea cliff in the world, the lava rock swimming pools in Porto Moniz and Paul da Serra plateau.
Santana
Full day tour to Santana with its pretty thatched cottages, including many scenic highlights along the way. Eira do Serrado. Half day tour to the centre of the island overlooking the Nuns Valley and a visit to the Botanical Gardens.
Southeast Coast
This takes in Cristo Rei and the Statue of Christ at Garajau, a wicker factory in Camacha, coffee at Santo da Serra Golf Club (optional), Machico & Santa Cruz.
Excursions are bookable locally through your Topflight Representative. Details of further excursions available locally. Topflight does not control local excursions or activities. These can be curtailed locally and without notice. Prices are approximate.