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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Visitors generally do not need any special vaccinations and such when visiting...
Last edited: November 29, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
There is plenty of information about Madeira available online, and should be...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
 Madeira can be visited year round, but certain months offer more comfortable...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Getting to the Portuguese island of Madeira can be done by either plane or...
Last edited: August 30, 2008
Getting Around 
You can get around Madeira many different ways, depending on how much effort...
Last edited: November 29, 2007
Airport Transfers 
One of the big questions tourists have when arriving in Madeira, is how to get...
Last edited: February 07, 2008
Public Transportation 
            There are a few options for public transportation on the island of...
Last edited: July 12, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis are available in the major cities and tourist areas throughout Madeira...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
            All over the island of Madeira, there are plenty of events and...
Last edited: September 20, 2009
Sports & Activities 
            There are tons of sports and activities offered on the island of...
Last edited: August 13, 2008
Nightlife 
            The nightlife available in Madeira peaks during the weekends, as...
Last edited: February 07, 2008
Rough Guide to Levada Walking 
Even if you research walking in Levada, you can find that several aspects are...
Last edited: April 29, 2009
shops 
Shopping in Funchal's town centre can be much more fulfilling and successful...
Last edited: August 18, 2006
Walking & Trekking 
Madeira Island Hiking & Levada Walks Madeira has great walking and trekking...
Last edited: September 25, 2009
Santana 
Santana village lies on the north coast, towards the east side of the island of...
Last edited: May 04, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining with a View 
Food is what makes a trip fabulous or just okay.  You go back home and remember...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Adega da Quinta 
The Adega Restaurant is in the grounds of the Quinta do Estreito Vintage House...
Last edited: May 04, 2009
Armazem Do Sal 
Discreet, upmarket restaurant
Last edited: July 16, 2009
Arsenio's 
Arsénio's Restaurant is in the Old Town in Funchal. It is popular both for its...
Last edited: May 04, 2009
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Inside Portugal: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency for Portugal is the Euro. In the ALGARVE  region  you can...
Last edited: November 13, 2009
Important Phrases 
A few basic Portuguese phrases include: Hello...
Last edited: April 08, 2008
Telephones 
This is some Useful Te... Information   oo ( zero zero ) is the International...
Last edited: February 01, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping in Portugal is just as important as in other parts of the...
Last edited: November 20, 2009
changing money in alvor 
Changing Currencies in Alvor There is a small  kiosk right opposite the...
Last edited: September 05, 2007
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