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Often called the Pearl of the Atlantic, Madeira is the main island of the Madeira Archipelago with an area of 741 km², a length of 57 km, a width of 22 km at its widest point, a coastline of 140 km with a highest point of 1.862 meters at Pico Ruivo.
Madeira has a rugged and extreme geography due to its volcanic origins. These origins as well as its location in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean have created a unique enviroment, the Macronesia region, with magnificent flora and fauna, awesome and breathtaking landscapes and scenery combined with a unique 600 year old history and culture. A floating garden with a temperate climate throughout the the year.
A holiday destination for centuries, Madeira is renowned for its rich wine, the emblematic embroidery, stunning levada and mountain walks as well as its charming and hospitable locals.
Today Madeira has a population of roughly 250,000 inhabitants, 40% concentrated in the bustling capital city Funchal. An Autonomous Region of Portugal the Madeira Archipelago is one of the ‘most remote regions of the European Union’, having received funds to improve infrastructures, promote productive sectors which generate jobs and human resources development. The currency is the Euro.
Portuguese is the official language, although english, is widely spoken. Madeira has been greeting tourists for centuries, who enjoy the easy going, safe and relaxed atmosphere of the island.
Quinta das Colmeias offers you an opportunity to experience an authentic Madeira Quinta, surrounded by nature, relax in a peaceful environment or set out to explore this beautiful island full of magic.

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Often called the Pearl of the Atlantic, Madeira is the main island of the Madeira Archipelago with an area of 741 km², a length of 57 km, a width of 22 km at its widest point, a coastline of 140 km with a highest point of 1.862 meters at Pico Ruivo.
Madeira has a rugged and extreme geography due to its volcanic origins. These origins as well as its location in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean have created a unique enviroment, the Macronesia region, with magnificent flora and fauna, awesome and breathtaking landscapes and scenery combined with a unique 600 year old history and culture. A floating garden with a temperate climate throughout the the year.
A holiday destination for centuries, Madeira is renowned for its rich wine, the emblematic embroidery, stunning levada and mountain walks as well as its charming and hospitable locals.
Today Madeira has a population of roughly 250,000 inhabitants, 40% concentrated in the bustling capital city Funchal. An Autonomous Region of Portugal the Madeira Archipelago is one of the ‘most remote regions of the European Union’, having received funds to improve infrastructures, promote productive sectors which generate jobs and human resources development. The currency is the Euro.
Portuguese is the official language, although english, is widely spoken. Madeira has been greeting tourists for centuries, who enjoy the easy going, safe and relaxed atmosphere of the island.
Quinta das Colmeias offers you an opportunity to experience an authentic Madeira Quinta, surrounded by nature, relax in a peaceful environment or set out to explore this beautiful island full of magic.

Things to do on Madeira Island

The House at Quinta das Colmeias is a wonderful holiday house and the ideal family home away from home, spacious and comfortable, set in a beautiful countryside location surrounded by nature on the island of Madeira.

Madeira offers a fabulous choice of unmissable activities and locations to visit during your holiday on the island.

Right next to Quinta das Colmeias we have the Santo da Serra Golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior, a fabulous 27 holes, par 72 with breathtaking scenery. You will also find the Quinta de São Jorge horse riding center next door providing lessons and walks for all levels of riders. There is also a small park in the village, famous for its cider. The beach at Machico is only 10 minutes away as is Santa Cruz, the kids will love the Aqua Park there.

The best way to explore the Island is by car, the owners at Quinta das Colmeias can arrange the hire for you locally.

Long known as a walkers paradise, Madeira has much to offer for experienced walkers as well as for those that just want to ‘see the sights’. Try the levada walk at Rabaçal, through UNESCO world heritage Laurisilva forests. Cross the grand massive from Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo the highest point on the Island or walk to the end of the Island at Ponta de São Lourenço. Enjoy the fantastic sub tropical environment with all the fabulous endemic flora and fauna, dramatic scenery surrounded by the blue Atlantic Ocean.

A boat trip in the bay of Funchal will give you a wonderful perspective, go whale and dolphin watching, or if you a feeling adventurous take a day off and visit the Desertas Islands or even Porto Santo.

Explore the old part of Funchal, visit the colourful farmers market, climb up to Monte on the spectacular cable car, enjoy the beautiful gardens and shoot back down to town on the emblematic wicker tobbogans.

Try some madeira wine, taste the the differences and see which you prefer, savour the local cusine like the espetada and the espada (black scabard fish), the delicious caldeirada and don’t forget the bolo do caco and lapas a local delicacy.

Visit the charming villages of Camara de Lobos, Curral das Freiras, the natural pools at Porto Moniz, cross the Paul da Serra and be sure to stop at Fanal. Madeira has world class surf, at Jardim do Mar you can expect awesome 5 metre right handers. Enjoy a wonderful meal at Quinta do Furão in Santana on the beautiful North Coast with breathtaking ocean views…all these unforgetable experiences.

Quinta das Colmeias is a fabulous place to stay, an authentic Quinta in the countryside, where you can easily explore the best the island has to offer with all the privacy and comfort of your own home.