The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Funchal, Madeira Islands

Although EPIC Madeira is a young company, created in 2013, it’s constitued by people with more than a decade of experience in mountain and sea, and in its most diverse activities. Also a big part of the Epic Team Members are Nature Guides formed in the prestiged University of Madeira. Therefore the guides of EPIC Madeira are able to transmit to their clients reliable information of superior level, always with the maximum rigor security wise, these are thus the base permits that contribute to an unparalleled service in the panorama of touristic animation and activities In the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM). This company was created with the intention of assuming itself as a distinct and upgraded alternative in the approach to the outdoor activities of touristic animation, namely through the strong incidence in pioneer activities in the island and raising the quality of the existing ones to new standards through the proven experience and training of the its members.

We love nature, we love good food and adventure, we simply love our island! If you want to see and taste the REAL Madeira come and join us, we will take you off the beaten track away from the crowds and usual boring tourist attractions. Quite simply, we will take you to places that you won't find on your own. Travel with us and smile ☺ All tours are guided by nature enthusiast and photographer Juliusz Drak who has been living in Madeira for over 8 years - owner of the company "Dragon Tree Travel" We also provide a private VIP tours and private tours for cruise ship passengers.

Pearl of the Atlantic Madeira, is a travel agency, we organize all your vacation. We take care of your Flights, Accommodation and your daily Activities. We offer you private, personalized and comfortable service. We organize Airport Transfers, Full day and Half day Tours, Walks, Garden Visits, Sunrise and Sunset, Madeiran Traditional Dinner, Canyoning, Diving, Paragliding, Coasteering , Boat Trips, Dolphin Watching, all at affordable prices. We have guides in different languages Português, Inglês, Francês, Espanhol e Alemão.

The gardens at "Quinta do Palheiro" are famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there but for the beauty of their setting in the hills to the east of Funchal, the capital of Madeira. Madeira has long been called the "Garden Isle" and it seems that almost anything will grow in its fertile soil.The Palheiro gardens are situated at about 500 meters above sea level and were started in 1801 by the original owner the Conde de Carvalhal. He introduced Camellias to the Island, hence our vast collection. The gardens, some 14 hectares (with about 650 species of plants),include the Camellia avenue, Main Garden, Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Long Border and the Ladies' Garden where you find the tea house. There is also the Ribeiro do Inferno, a deep valley with treeferns and indigenous plants.

Open to the public since 1991, the Monte Palace Madeira occupies an area of 70.000 square meters and houses a huge exotic plant's collection, coming from all over the world, together with swans,duck's and Koi fish. The Monte Palace Museum is an ideal exhibition space nestled within the beautiful surroundings of a tropical garden. There are three floors, two of which are dedicated to sculptures and the third houses a unique mineral collection gathered from the four corners of the world. Monte Palace Madeira, also includes one of the most important tile collections in Portugal. The tiles exhibited amidst the tropical vegetation represent several ages, coming from palaces, churches, chapels and private houses throughout the former Portuguese empire. We are open everyday except 25th of December. Our prices are: Adults - 12,50€ Children younger than 15 years old: Free Entrance as long as they are accompanied by adults. Check our new facebook page montepalacetropicalgarden

Acquired in 1840 by Charles Ridpath Blandy, the Blandy's Wine Lodge has always been and is still an integral part of the production of Blandy's Madeira Wine. Located in the center of Funchal, Blandy's Wine Lodge allows visitors to Madeira an opportunity to experience first hand Madeira Wine in the making. Our tours will guide you through some of the history of the wine, its development and evolution, as well as the opportunity to taste the various styles of Madeira. Blandy's Madeira celebrated its bicentennial in 2011, the Blandy Wine Lodges give you a privileged perspective on 200 years of Madeira Wine. The lodge was bought by Charles Ridpath in the mid-19th century and not only was it an extremely valuable property, but was also very useful due to the fact that it was directly connected to the family's town house. Each one of the Lodge's rooms have their own character and due to the differing temperatures and humidity, the wines all have differing ageing profiles based on their location within the lodge. The eastern warehouse holds wine dating back to 1920 and the family's private vintage collection is held within thick stone walls, below the ground floor. The museum holds artefacts that include letters from Sir. Winston Churchill, coins from Blandy's bank and the island's oldest wooden lagar, dating back to the 17th Century. Murals from the renowned German artist Max Romer decorate the tasting room and references from the company's wide range of vintage wines are held in the sala frasqueira. Today the Lodge is the heart of the family's wine business where over 650 casks, tonnels and vats are stored, ageing the finest of the family's wines in the traditional canteiro method.