Madeira is an exceedingly popular holiday destination located about 400 kilometres north of Tenerife off the coast of Africa. Funchal Airport, in south-east Madeira, receives the bulk of visitors to the Portuguese-owned archipelago.
To get to the nearby municipality of Santa Cruz, you can arrange car hire from Funchal Airport. Travelling by car means you can reach the coastal city in five minutes, and the capital city of Funchal in approximately 20 minutes. Madeira is well-known for its delicious cuisine and adventurous pastimes which inspire a sense of wonder in visitors.
By hiring a car from Funchal Airport, you can drop by the stunningly beautiful Monte Palace Tropical Garden. Strolling through these magnificent gardens is a great way to spend a big part of your day – and only three miles from Funchal, it's easy to reach when you hire a car from Funchal Airport.
Across the island in Porto Moniz you will find the Lava Pools, a natural spot that is perfect for swimming and relaxing by the calming waters. It's an enchanting area of outstanding natural beauty that could easily become the highlight of all your recent travels.
