Location: Madeira
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Madeira, Madeira Islands
Breezy Madeira is an eponymous island in the Madeira Islands, a Portuguese archipelago. The capital city of Funchal was settled in the 15th century and is a colorful collection of gardens, religious sites, and quirky tourist attractions like the thatched-roof Madeira Story Centre. Hike to the summit of Pico Ruivo and you’ll feel like you’ve climbed through the clouds. Unwind over a glass of Madeira wine, an historic fortified beverage that’s musky and subtly sweet.
Restaurants in Madeira
1. CEM - Clube Equestre da Madeira
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
At Madeira Equestrian Club you will find a diversity of activities associated with equestrian practice. The Club has excellent facilities, with large riding stables, well-kept stables and conditions that guarantee the well-being of all horses. Our horses are mainly Lusitanos. It is our goal to promote a harmonious relationship between horse and rider through the different equestrian practices.
Reviewed By KiiraT4
I can recommend CEM with a pleasure for everyone interested in riding! I have had a long break from riding and got a suggestion to try it at CEM again after many years. I took 3 private lessons from Iisa and that was definitely the highlight of my 2 week holiday in Madeira. Iisa is a very professional instructor. She is very patient, supportive and clearly enjoys her job. What made me very happy was that the horses were very well taken care of, the stable and the surroundings were clean. The stable is only about 20minutes from Funchal, so very easy to go to!
2. Valley of the Nuns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,153 reviews
The "Nuns Valley" is a small village situated in the crater of an extinct volcano, which has kept its 16th-century Santa Clara Convent where the nuns used to hide from pirates who were attacking Funchal.
Reviewed By bryanmg141 - Oldbury, United Kingdom
Our trip (with Lido Tours) included going to the top Pico de Arieiro so we could look down on the village, then onto the village itself where we enjoyed some chestnut bread and chestnut cake and had a sample of chestnut liqueur.. And we visited the chestnut museum! We didn't actually have time to eat anything in the restaurant itself, but did see people eating - you guessed it - roasted chestnuts! It's only a small place, but nice for a gentle wander - and don't miss the church, it's also pretty spectacular, especially given the size of the village. Our trip then went on to Camara de Lobos, another beauty spot where we thoroughly enjoyed a glass of poncha.
3. Monte Palace Madeira
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4.5 based on 8,480 reviews
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
Reviewed By amdgriggs - Sheffield, United Kingdom
These are much more than just great tropical gardens: there are sculptures, great displays of tile-work, exhibitions (gem stones and Zimbabwean sculptures, when we were there), koi carp in profusion, a superb display of hundreds of orchids, a romantic Romeo and Juliet balcony and strand, waterfalls and fountains everywhere. A couple of cafes too. Absolutely excellent and really well worth a visit - just remember it’s a lon way above the town and often a fair bit cooler. Thoroughly recommended.
4. Cabo Girao
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4.5 based on 6,144 reviews
Reviewed By cliffm445 - Slough, United Kingdom
Popular spot. Good place for picking up buses, taxis or the great Green Train down to the coastal resort of Camara dos Lobos You will pay through the nose at the cafe - tea, coffee and custard tarts @ €15 would almost buy a meal for two with wine locally
5. Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
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4.5 based on 2,933 reviews
Reviewed By yagils
We have visited the pools after the volcanic caves tour. Entrance fee to the pools is about 1.5 euros for an adult and 0.5 for children. It worth the visit to see the beautiful waves crashing onto the volcanic rocks forming natural ocean pools. The water during December was freezing and only few brave people went in. The kids though were fascinated of the black crabs climbing on the rocks. A very nice 2 hours to pass with kids even in the winter months.
6. Faja dos Padres
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4.5 based on 363 reviews
An out-of-the world organic farm comprising 9 rental cottages, a beach and a restaurant, located by the sea in Madeira island southern coast. Access to the property is done exclusively by a cable car that takes you down a huge cliff with more than 300 m to Faja dos Padres, or by boat.
Reviewed By MajelleW1
Amazing place to relax and discover Madeira. The only way to get to Faja dos Padres is by cablecar that takes you down one of the most beautiful cliffs of Madeira. It operates all day long until 19:00 hours and then between 21:00 and 22:00 h. My house Julia was immediately at the sea on the cliff with a breathtaking view and with my own terrace with a lot of privacy. A lot of reading there in the sun, when I wasn't discovering the island, and enjoying the sunset every night. Faja dos Padres has its own biological farm where they grow vegetables and fruit. You'll walk in between the fruittrees to your house and to the restaurant. So in their restaurant, again immediately at the sea with a beautiful view, you always get fresh biological fruit and vegetables... and of course fresh fish. The only disadvantage is that they often already close at 17:00 hours. It would be great if that would change to at least 19:00 h. The team of Faja dos Padres is always available for questions. Tip: ask the manager Bruno for tips to discover the island. I've seen a lot of beautiful places all over the island because of that.
7. Parque de Santa Catarina
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4.5 based on 2,013 reviews
Reviewed By bryanmg141 - Oldbury, United Kingdom
We walked through this park many times during our week at the Casino Park, however, it's a good job we noticed it closed at 8pm! Very picturesque, with lovely views of Funchal, a historic church, statue of Christopher Columbus and a lovely café overlooking the fountains.
8. Telefericos da Madeira
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4.5 based on 15,142 reviews
Reviewed By 28christine_b - Tadcaster, United Kingdom
We went up on the cable car to monte tropical gardens seem to slow so easy to get onto the cable car very smooth ride lovely views over funchal can see the surrounding countryside and see how high up you are, very easy to get off at the top and walk to monte gardens.
9. Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
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4.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By 462antonv - Newquay, United Kingdom
We bought tickets on the Yellow hop-on-hop-off bus and this is one of the stops along the route. The bus stops for a few minutes for you to take photos, but if you don't get off the bus and have a walk around, you are missing the best of the views. Simply walk up the hill, through the car park and gardens and you come across a viewpoint across the whole of Funchal. It's superb and not to be missed! There is a cafe at the top - you can sit back and take in these views. Highly recommended!
10. Praia de Garajau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By S4568DUpatrickb - Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Very nice place, not noisy at all (the bar music is not loud). Recommend using beach shoes since it is not sand and off course bring your snorkeling equipment.
