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Tourism has boomed by 30% since that summer, and there are now concerns whether Azores can maintain their ecotourism standards as they are slowly invaded by mass tourism. Efforts are being made to grow steadily, but in any case, the best time to go is now. The Azores Islands are still Europe’s best kept secret.

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Espinho - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Espinho.

Casino de Espinho,
Rua 19, nº 85, 4501-858 Espinho, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 22 733 55 00, Fax: +351 22 731 31 93, Website: www.solverde.pt
Nearest Airport: Oporto, 20 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 22:00 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play:
.... Main gaming floor; Live table games: 1 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 4 American Roulette, 1 Black Jack, 1 Baccarat (Punto Banco), 1 Casino Stud Poker
.... Third floor, mixed games: 1000 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives (a variety of about 170 distinct games); Live table games: 2 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 4 American Roulette, 2 Black Jack, 1 Baccarat (Punto Banco), 1 Casino Stud Poker
.... Fifth floor, mixed games: 32 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines, Electronic Roulette; Live table games: 2 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 4 American Roulette, 1 Black Jack, 1 Baccarat (Punto Banco), 1 Casino Stud Poker
.... Progressive jackpot games available: Magic & Mistress, Sphinx, Draw Poker Link, Bonus Poker Link, Hot Shot, Golden Monkeys, Quick Hit, Grupos Zorro, Cash Fever, Golden Goals, Elvira (Grupo Extinto), Harley Davidson, Jackpot Party
.... Other games: Bingo room capacity for 280 places, daily from 14:00 to 03:00
Facilities: Restaurant, Several bars/snack bar/pub, Lounge, Entertainment, Cinema
Remarks: Casino Espinho is part of Solverde group. Situated 17 kilometres from the city of Oporto, the Espinho Casino benefits from its location by the sea and has been completely refurbished.
[Jan 2008 last update]

Estoril - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Estoril.

Casino Estoril,
Praca Jose Toedoro dos Santos, 2765-237 Estoril, Lisboa, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 21 466 7700, Fax: +351 21 466 7965, Website: www.casino-estoril.pt
Nearest Airport: Lisbon/Lisboa, 40 km (30 minutes drive)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free in main gaming area, 4€ to enter the private gaming room
ID/Passport: Not a requirement in the main gaming area, required to enter the private gaming room
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 15:00 to 03:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 1200 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives; Electronic games: Touch-bet Roulette (20 terminals), Greyhound Racing (10 terminals), Casino stud Poker (5 terminals), Wheel of Fortune (10 terminals); Live table games: Roulette (Roletas, min. bet 5€), Blackjack (regular and progressive/rollover, min. bet 10€), Casino Stud Poker (min. bet 1€), Macau's Punto & Banco (Bacará, min. bet 20€), Banca Francesa (French Bank, Portuguese dice game, min. bet 10€), Texas Hold'em Poker (3 tables, in the private gaming room)
Facilities: 4 Restaurants, Several bars, Buffet, Private rooms, Entertainment, Auditorium/Theater hall (capacity 400 people), Art galleries, TVs (all of the latest information at the Casino Estoril is displayed on multimedia screens offering suggestions for the best ways to spend your time), Taxi rank
Remarks: Casino Estoril is regarded as a 'place to visit' by the Potuguese Tourism and is considered to be the largest in Europe. Casino Estoril is a magnificent and ultramodern multipurpose center of activity of entertainment and leisure with the quality that is its exclusive mark of good taste and excellency of service.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Casino Estoril:
This is a a very large and impressive casino, on two floors. It could well be the largest casino in Europe, as they claim. The ground floor is the main gaming area and has most of the slots/video machines (1200 in total), electronic games and table games including American roulette. In roulette the 'En Prison' or the 'La Partage' rule is not applied; when the outcome is zero you lose your 'Even-money' bet. It is free to enter the ground floor and no ID is required. On the first floor there is a large private gaming room with restricted access. Here to enter you pay a fee of 4€ and an ID/Passport is required. There are 4 restaurants and several bars. Good food and good service. Live music and live shows. Lively atmosphere, friendly personnel and management.
Rating:One of the best!
[Jan 2008 last update. Reviewed Jan 2008]
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Figueira da Foz - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Figueira da Foz.

Hotels near Azores Private Tours. Can anyone tell me if there is a casino in or near the airport where I can spend some time during a overnight layover. Yes, there is a casino in Ponta Delgada, at the Azor Hotel. It's a small space limited to a few tables and slots.

Casino Figueira,
Rua Dr. Calado, 1, 3080-153 Figueira da Foz, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 233 408 400, Fax: +351 233 408 404, Website: www.casinofigueira.pt
Nearest Airport: Porto, Lisboa
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart (Casual dress is not permitted)
Opening Times: Daily 19:00 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (including Bingo, Keno, Videopoker, Roulette) with progressives; Live table games: American Roulette, French Roulette, Blackjack, Banca Francesa (Portuguese dice game)
Facilities: Restaurant, 3 Bars, Entertainment
Remarks: Figueira da Foz is situated in the Atlantic Coast of Portugal, about 180 km from Lisbon, 120 km from Port and 40 km from Coimbra. The slots room of Casino Figueira is one of the most modern in Europe.
[Jan 2008 last update]

Lisbon - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Lisbon.

Casino Lisboa (Lisbon Casino),
Alameda dos Oceanos Lote 1.03.01, Parque da Nacoes, Lisbon, Lisboa 1990-204, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 21 892 9000, Fax: +351 21 892 9059, Website: www.casino-lisboa.pt
Nearest Airport: Lisbon/Lisboa, 20 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 15:00 to 03:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 1000 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with several types of progressives, Touch-bet Roulette and 4 other types of Electronic Roulette, 10-terminal Wheel of Fortune; Live table games: 6 American Roulette (+2 tables in the non-smoking section), 4 Blackjack (+1 table in the non-smoking section), 2 Casino Stud Poker (+1 table in the non-smoking section), 2 Mini Punto Banco (Baccarat/Bacara), 3 Banca Francesa (French Bank, Portuguese dice game), 1 Sic Bo, Wheel of Fortune
Facilities: 3 Restaurants, Several bars, Live entertainment (free), Auditorium (capacity 600 people), Currency exchange, LCD TVs (everywhere), Wi-Fi, Taxi rank
Remarks: Casino Lisboa was inaugurated on 19 April, 2006. The Arena Lounge stage hosts Portuguese and International bands. Arena Lounge parties from 1am to 3 am with new entertainment programme every night.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Casino Lisboa:
This is a relatively new and very attractive casino on three floors. The top floor has three restaurants and the events hall. The ground floor is exclusively jackpot slots/video machines and is a smoking gaming area. The first floor has most of the table games, including 6 American Roulette tables, in a smoking area and a few tables, including 2 American Roulette tables, in a non-smoking section together with a good number of jackpot slots/video machines. All 8 American Roulette tables are 5€ minimum bet, and the 'En Prison' or the 'La Partage' rule is not applied; when the outcome is zero you lose your 'Even-money' bet. Lively atmosphere, friendly personnel and management. Good food and good service. There are several bars and many TVs. Free entry, free live music and free live shows.
Rating:Very good casino!
[Jan 2008 last update. Reviewed Jan 2008]
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Madeira - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Madeira.

Casino da Madeira,
Quinta da Vigia, 9004-513 Funchal, Madeira Island - Autonomous Region, Portugal. Phone: +351 291 209 180, Fax: +351 291 235 894, Website: www.casinodamadeira.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: 4 Euro
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart (Casual dress is not permitted)
Opening Times: Daily 20:00 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 210 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (bets: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and 1 euro); Live table games: 7 French Roulette, 4 Black Jack
Facilities: 2 Restaurants, Bars, Entertainment, Live music, Hotel
Remarks: Casino da Madeira is the only casino on the island and is situated within the extensive tropical gardens of the Pestana Casino Park Resort Hotel.
[Jan 2008 last update]

Monte Gordo - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Monte Gordo.

Casino de Monte Gordo,
Vila Real St. Antonio, 8901-908 Montegordo, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 281 530 800, Fax: +351 281 530 849, Website: www.solverde.pt
Nearest Airport: Algarve, 15 km; Faro International Airport, 65 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 20:30 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 217 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives (Cash Fever, Sphinx, Lotus 5 Ways, Playboy); Live table games: Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), American Roulette, Black Jack, Casino Stud Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bars, Lounge, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Monte Gordo is part of Solverde group. Situated 6 km from the border with Spain, 300 km from Lisbon and 65 km from the Faro International Airport, the renovated Monte Gordo Casino is one of the liveliest attraction centres in the Algarve.
[Jan 2008 last update]

Portimao - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Portimao.

Hotel Algarve Casino,
Praia da Rocha, 8500-802 Portimao, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 282 402 000, Fax: +351 282 402 099, Website: www.solverde.pt
Nearest Airport: Faro International Airport, 65 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 20:30 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 336 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives (Cash Fever, Triple Wild, Double Bucks, Lotus 5 Ways, Sphinx); Live table games: 2 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 4 American Roulette, 2 Black Jack, 2 Casino Stud Poker
Facilities: Restaurants, Bars, Entertainment, Hotel, Parking
Remarks: Hotel Algarve Casino is part of Solverde group and is situated in the extreme south of Portugal. In the heart of Praia da Rocha, the Algarve Casino Hotel combines comfort, entertainment and leisure.
[Jan 2008 last update]

Povoa de Varzim - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Povoa de Varzim.

Casino da Povoa,
Edificio do Casino da Povoa de Varzim, 4490-403 Povoa de Varzim, Portugal. Phone: +351 252 690 870, +351 252 690 888, Website: www.casinos-estorilpovoa.com
Nearest Airport: Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport, 18 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 20:30 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 650 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: 4 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa/French Bank, min. bet 5€), 8 American Roulette (min. bet 2€), 2 Black Jack (with rollover, min. bet 2€), 1 Punto & Banco (Baccarat, min. bet 10€), 1 Macau's Punto & Banco (min. bet 20€)
Facilities: Snack bar, Piano bar, Entertainment
Remarks: The town of Povoa de Varzim is ideal for spending a holiday by the seaside.
[Jan 2008 last update]

Quarteira - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Quarteira.

Casino de Vilamoura,
Vilamoura, 8126-908 Quarteira, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 289 310 000, Fax: +351 289 310 099, Website: www.solverde.pt
Nearest Airport: Faro International Airport, 25 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 21:30 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 500 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives (Cash Fever, Triple Wild, Double Bucks, Lotus 5 Ways, Playboy, Jokers Wild, Jazzy Jackpot); Live table games: 2 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 8 American Roulette, 2 Black Jack, 1 Casino Stud Poker (there are additional table games along with slots/video games in the 'mixed games' room)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bars, Entertainment, Discotheque
Remarks: Casino Vilamoura is part of Solverde group and is situated 290 km from Lisbon and 25 km from the Faro International Airport. First opened in February 1991, in February 1996, Solverde took on the development of Gaming in the Algarve, and endeavoured to provide excellent meals and impeccable service in the Restaurants and Concert Rooms of the Vilamoura Casino.
[Jan 2008 last update]

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When seeking an exotic island vacation in the European zone, travelers often end up needing to choose between Azores or Madeira. Both are small groups of Portuguese volcanic islands located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean – about 900 and 600 miles southwest of Lisbon respectively.

Madeira is a four-island archipelago, the largest island being also called Madeira. The Azores is a separate archipelago, about 600 miles northwest of Madeira, composed of 9 smaller islands.

Madeira is in the same timezone as the UK, whereas the Azores are one hour behind. While Portuguese is the official language in both archipelagos, English is frequently spoken.

So which of Azores or Madeira is a better choice for a one-week trip? Madeira is mostly mountainous with stiff cliffs and rocky shores. The Azores have lush hills and black sand beaches. Madeira has much more tourism and infrastructure, whereas Azores offer more of a rugged nature experience. The Azores are also more spread out and require flying for traveling between islands. Azores have rainier and slightly cooler weather than Madeira.

In this post, I’ll deep dive into some of the main differences between the Azores and Madeira, with regards to nature, vibe, sights, and more.

Azores or Madeira: what travelers say

• Madeira is a beautiful island with very rich vegetation. However, the south coast is quite built up, namely around the capital Funchal. Madeira is often considered a mass tourism destination and is much more commercialized than the Azores.
• The Azores are more low key, with much less tourism and development (no big chain hotels). They are more a nature and active tourism destination, with lots of remote places and more laid back, slower pace. They are also typically more affordable.
• Most people both in Madeira and the Azores speak English, so language is not an issue for travelers.
• Both Madeira and the Azores are known for their hiking and walking sites. Madeira has better options for mountain-type hiking. Some travelers favor it for hiking activities, while others prefer the Azores.
• Madeira is a better choice than the Azores for fine dining and some nightlife.
• The Azores have less predictable weather than Madeira and much more rain – which is why they are so green with more cattle. Madeira has slightly warmer weather although it also rains quite a lot and the island is also green.
• The best time to visit the Azores is typically in the Spring when the flowers blossom in the green countryside and many festivals take place.
• Madeira has mountain peaks and nice forests to explore. The Azores also have great nature to discover, though flatter, but you have to fly to move between the islands – which can be more costly and time-consuming.
• In the Azores, Sao Miguel (the largest island) and Sta Maria (the closest to it) are the most interesting islands. Sao Miguel can be explored fully in a week. Terceira and Faial are the next 2 islands travelers tend to visit on longer stays.
• While Madeira has very few real beaches, its twin island Porto Santo has miles of them. The Azores, though not really a beach destination, also have quite a few natural black sand beaches.

Azores or Madeira: access & transportation

Since Madeira is a very popular destination in Europe, there are more cheap flights than to the Azores. Low-cost flights (EasyJet, Transavia etc) from Lisbon or Oporto to Madeira are easy to find. Discounted direct flights to the Azores islands via TAP (Portugal) or SATA (Azores) can also be found, but the fares are generally higher.

Madeira is about a 1.5-hour flight from Lisbon, 3 hours from Paris or London, under 1 hour from the Canary Islands, 1h30 minutes from Punta Delgada (Azores), and 15 minutes from Porto Santo (the other Madeira island).

Landing in both Madeira (Cristiano Ronaldo airport) and Sao Miguel (Azores) can be a rough experience due to bad weather and crosswinds. The airport in Ponta Delgada (Sao Miguel) is much smaller than in Madeira.

A car is needed for getting around each of the Azores islands. Madeira, on the other hand, has very good transport around the island. Reaching some more remote locations for hiking, however, is not always easy. Some travelers choose to hitchhike or take a taxi as a group.

Azores or Madeira: vibe & people

Both Azores and Madeira are quiet destinations that are visited primarily for the surrounding nature and scenery. Funchal (Madeira’s capital city) is larger and more lively than Ponta Delgada (capital of the Azores) but is still a small city with a population of about 120.000.

Sao Miguel (Azores) is not as popular with tourists as Madeira and is more untouched, with some amazing scenery such as the twin lakes. Madeira has spectacular mountain views while the Azores have primarily green hills.

Madeira is an extremely rugged volcanic island, which makes it a good playground for hikers. It has no volcanic activity, geysers, or fumaroles, however. Except for Sao Jorge, the Azores are not as rugged and are often described as a mix of Hawaii and Ireland due to its lush green pastures.

In the Azores, unlike Madeira, the volcanism is alive with the last eruption dating from the 50s. Each island has a volcano turned into a gorgeous lake. São Miguel has fumaroles and underwater hotspots, resulting in warmer seawater than in Madeira.

While Madeira is one bigger island, the Azores is composed of multiple smaller ones. Sao Miguel, the largest, liveliest, most populated island, along with Pico and Terceira, is the busiest tourist area of the Azores.

Madeira’s economy revolves around tourism, and it has the infrastructure to cope with high number of visitors. Outside the summer vacation months, however, most travelers find Madeira does is not overcrowded with tourists. From Funchal, most of the island can be visited in just a few days.

Madeira has a subtropical climate (with a large diversity of exotic fruits and flowers), and a short dry season (July and August).

Though Madeira is more expensive than the Azores, prices there remain more reasonable than the rest of Europe.

Azores or Madeira: sights & culture

In the Azores island, the island of Sao Miguel is the most visited. It hosts Ponta Delgada, the archipelago’s capital, beautiful volcanic lakes, Europe’s only tea plantation, and several steaming fumaroles and furnas.

Ponta Delgada has a few cultural sights such as the city gates, the main square and town hall, and the quaint historic cobblestoned streets. The scenic harbor and the Sao Bras fortress are worthwhile sights.

Sao Miguel also has the scenic and unspoiled Lagoa do Canario lake, and the stunning Sete Cidades lake which is one of the island’s main attractions.

Each Azores island has something different to offer. Santa Maria, the furthest south, is the sunniest with warm seas with few tourists around. The Terceira island has the scenic historic city of Angra do Heroismo. Sao Jorge has high cliffs and a Madeira-like rugged landscape.

Pico has the biggest mountain of Portugal. Faial is both the name of the island and main city, whose port is well-known for its role in past transatlantic sailing competitions. Faial also hosts the Capelinhos Volcano, worth a visit.

The Flores island is extremely green with numerous waterfalls and is sometimes considered the Westernmost point of Europe. Corvo, the island next to it, is the most secluded with 400 inhabitants.

Travelers generally feel the Azores combine adventure and culture. It’s a great destination for whale and dolphin watching with many worthwhile organized tours.

In Madeira, one of the main tourist attractions is the island’s irrigation system, the levadas, man-made aqueducts on the side of the mountain. The island has numerous mountain peaks with stunning views, sometimes with clifftop observation decks for hikers.

Madeira’s capital Funchal has a picturesque old town and Cathedral, and a beautiful harbor fronted by the 17th-century Sao Tiago Fortress and Contemporary Art Museum. Travelers also visit the Madeira botanical gardens which include an exotic bird park and a Natural History Museum.

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Travelers can take a cable car to reach Monte, an elevated posh neighborhood which offers panoramic views over the city and hosts the Monte Palace Tropical Garden and Museum. Around Funchal are also several popular peaks, nature parks, and trails.

Azores or Madeira: weather & outdoors

The Azores islands is at the latitude of mainland Portugal, while Madeira is further south at the latitude of central Morocco.

In Azores, temperatures range from 68 to 85ºF (20 and 28ºC) in the summer and from 60 and 65ºF (15 and 18ºC) in the winter. Temperatures are generally lower than Madeira. The weather is quite variable and unpredictable, from day to day but also during the same day. The Azores also get many storms.

Madeira generally has more sunshine with the warmest winter of all Portugal. However it can get sudden rains on certain parts of the island, namely on the North coast and in the valleys, while the sun shines in other parts. In the winter, temperatures commonly hover around 20ºC.

In Madeira, trekking is done either along the levadas or in the mountains with magnificent views. Examples include the path from Areiro (3d highest peak) to Ruivo (the highest) and the trail from Encumeada to Curral de Freiras. Seaside treks include Boca do Risco and Porta de Sao Lourenco.

The Azores also offer very scenic hiking options around the volcanic craters, along the coastline, and through the green hills.

Madeira only has two white sand beaches, Machico and Calheta, and a few ones with volcanic sand. The Azores has many more sand beaches, though with basalt dark sand.

Both Madeira and the Azores have great scuba diving and snorkeling (e.g. in the Garajau Marine Nature Reserve in Madeira), sailing, horseback riding, fishing, and whale/dolphin watching. Madeira is also popular for canyoning and paragliding.

Azores or Madeira: food & nightlife

Madeira’s capital Funchal has a lot more activity and animation than Ponta Delgada (Azores), being Portugal’s 7th biggest city (2.5 larger than Ponta Delgada). However, none of the two cities are party places – unlike the Spanish Canary Islands and Balearic Islands with their streets full of bars and big youth-filled nightclubs.

There are many nice restaurants in Funchal, including a couple of Michelin-starred ones. Most restaurants are located at the marina, near the main church, or in the old town. Some restaurants in rural areas also offer great local dishes.

Madeira is famous worldwide for its sweet wine produced at the island’s many vineyards and wineries – there’s a popular Wine Festival in September.

Due to its green pastures, Azores’ Sao Miguel island is well-known for its world-class beef meat and cheese which can be sampled e.g. at Restaurant da Associação Agrícola.

Funchal’s old town has many cafes and music bars, e.g. at the casino hotel, and wine places e.g. the Wine Hotel. The city also has a few popular dance clubs, such as Vespas, Marginal and Jam, all close to the main port, mainly catering to the locals.

In Ponta Delgada, there are fewer bars and clubs for going out at night, most of them relatively quiet. Hotel bars such as at the Azor Hotel or the Grand Hotel are among the best options for having a drink.

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Azores or Madeira: lodging

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In the Azores, travelers recommend the Hotel Marina Atlantico in Ponta Delgada and the Hotel Caloura in the picturesque fishing village of Caloura 5 miles outside Ponta Delgada. The hotel has scenic location with great sea views and a pool.

Some travelers choose Faial as their base at it allows them to easy get to the neighboring islands Sao Jorge and Graciosa. A recommended place in Horta (Faial’s main city) is Residencial Sao Francisco, which has some nice history from the island’s transatlantic past.

In Madeira, Funchal has the best and easiest transportation to the rest of the island and nice promenades along the Marina. Travelers typically stay in one of the city’s three main areas, the Old Town, the City Center, and the Lido area. the latter is quieter with less traffic.

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Travelers often recommend the Castanheiro hotel in the center, located on a quiet side street. Hotel Madeira is a recommended cheaper alternative, also conveniently located in the center though noisier – ask for a room in the back.

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(7) “Fogo lake – S.Miguel island – Azores” (CC BY 2.0) by Luis Ascenso
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