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Like the Canary Islands,
Madeira has volcanic origins. It has been an autonomous region
of Portugal since 1914. It was primarily English tourists who
discovered this lovely island as a wintering destination back in
the 19th century. The average temperature is never lower than
around 18 degrees Celsius and never higher than around 28
degrees Celsius. Thanks to the island's mild climate, an
overwhelming variety of exotic plants and flowers grow here. The
perfect irrigation system of "levadas", small open watercourses
that distribute |
water from the mountains,
runs across the entire island. The population of Madeira is approximately 300,000, one-third of which reside in the capital of Funchal. There are two lovely golf courses on Madeira, the Sata da Serra and the Palheiro. The Sata da Serra has 27 holes, most of which, due to their high location, offer fantastic views across the mountains and Atlantic Ocean. The Portuguese Open is held here every year. The Palheiro is located right above Funchal and is unique in its considerable differences of |
height, making it a
challenging course. It is also possible to visit the
neighbouring island of Porto Santo, where a superb 27-hole golf
complex is located. It is only a 20-minute flight to the island,
making it possible to play a fine round of golf on the island
and fly back to Madeira by the end of the day. Madeira is an excellent destination for those seeking a varied holiday that centres on relaxing golf and everything a pampered holidaymaker could possibly want - and more. |
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