Wireless Internet area. In room safe deposit box. 1 Bedroom Std 4 persons. 1 Bedroom deluxe 4 persons. All apartments are fitted with kitchenettes, air conditioning or ceiling fans and many of the balconies overlook the sea. Check In Day - Monday. Check In Time - 4 p.m. Check Out Time - 10 a.m. A Flor -open daily for breakfast dinner. Vila Lido Tea Room -open daily for tea, coffee, snacks. Vila Lido Bar -open evenings, cocktail bar. Pool Bar -open from 10am for snacks drinks. Beneath the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean lies an incredible underwater garden, and scuba diving in the waters around the island of Madeira are a perfect way to visit a small piece of this little known treasure. The Madeira Underwater Nature Reserve was created in 1982 to preserve its natural heritage. There are numerous dive sites within the reserve that give the visiting diver close encounters with marine life both large and small and memorable log book entries. A new underwater Eco park was created recently, it forms part of the nature reserve and is located in front of the Madeira Beach Club.

Inaugurated in 1997, the Pestana Village Garden Resort is a true urban resort, a little piece of paradise in the city. Located just a few minutes walk from the centre of. Funchal, relaxing amongst the acres of glorious plants and flowers in the award winning semi-tropical garden, or by the pool it is easy to forget you are located in the capital city of the lush, green island of Madeira. Guests have access to the hotel facilities which include a health and fitness centre, pool, children's pool, restaurant and bar. The restaurants, bar and indoor pool of the adjoining Pestana Miramar resort are also available for use. The 97 rustically furnished apartments are all equipped with a kitchenette and cable TV. A free wireless internet area is located in the hotel. Sizes range from studios for 2 persons up to two bedroom apartments that sleep up to six persons.

Pestana Porches Praia is situated near the attractive village of Senhora da. Rocha at Porches, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a beautiful sandy beach. The well equipped units form part of Pestana Viking Hotel. Perfect for a quiet vacation, the many attractions of the Algarve are within a short distance away. On-site you can find a Clubhouse and the restaurants, bars and shop at Pestana Viking Hotel have been designed to satisfy the most discerning and diversified of tastes, offering unique ambience, quality and service. The resort suites have ocean or garden view and are equipped with Air conditioning, cable TV, FREE wireless Internet, laundry services, kitchen. For leisure sporting activities: 4 swimming pools, 2 of which are for children Health club with Jacuzzi, sauna, tennis squash court.

Pestana Viking Resort. Pestana Viking Resort, with its fabulous gardens and spectacular panoramic views over the ocean, is the ideal travel destination. This 4 star hotel has direct access to the beach and is perfect for a peaceful break. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with Air conditioning, cable TV, private balcony, FREE wireless. Internet and laundry services. For leisure sporting activities: 4 swimming pools, 2 of which are for children, Health club with Jacuzzi, sauna, tennis squash court. Pestana Viking hotel is situated near the attractive village of Senhora da Rocha. The Studio and 1 bedroom units form part of Hotel Viking, the many attractions of the Algarve are just a short distance away. The three restaurants and four bars have been designed to satisfy the most discerning and diversified of tastes, offering unique ambience, quality and service.

Palm Gardens is located on top of a cliff with beautiful, sandy beaches close by. It is situated less than two miles from the picturesque fishing village of Praia do Carvoeiro. The town houses are designed in the style of the Algarve and are built around a large swimming pool. The centre, shops, restaurants and night spots are all within a short distance. The Carvoeiro Golf Club is just three miles from the resort. Pestana Palm Gardens comprises 78 Townhouses, most with ocean view; all have 2 bedrooms and are equipped with roomy kitchens, Air conditioning, cable TV, Washing machine, microwave, free Wi-Fi Internet zone. The hotel has 2 outdoor swimming pools, a Tennis court and a solarium area among

Forming part of the Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel which is regarded as one of. Portugal's most popular 5 star hotels, The Madeira Beach Club is built directly on the seashore and is within easy walking distance of Funchal city centre. Guests have access to the facilities of the Carlton Hotel, these include an outdoor tennis court, a scuba diving centre, two outdoor pools plus children's pool, sea access, four restaurants, a beauty salon, wellness centre and a night club. The resort opened in 1987 and consists of 152 deluxe apartments ranging from studio units for 2 persons up to 2 bedroom apartments that will sleep up to six. All apartments enjoy a sea view from their balcony, are air conditioned and all are fitted with a kitchenette.

The Algarve is the most southern region of Portugal and it's one of Europe's favourite holiday destinations well known for glorious year round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches. These vary from secluded coves with amazing cliffs to vast stretches of golden sand all sea washed by the fresh and clear Atlantic ocean. Inland you will find quaint villages barely touched by tourism. Traces of the Moorish presence are still evident in the local architecture. The orange groves and blossoming almond trees add colour to this fertile region in contrast with the whitewashed traditional houses. Due to the mild nature of the weather the Algarve is ideal for many outdoor sporting activities such as water sports, golf in one of the numerous world-class golf courses, tennis, horse riding, and many more. The Algarve not only known for its cosmopolitan nightlife with many bars and clubs but also for the many waterside restaurants serving fresh fish and cataplana (a local shellfish speciality). Weather Summer in the Algarve dry and clear, with the warm sunshine extending long into autumn. Winters are moderately cold and are the rainiest time of year. Overall the weather is pleasantly mild. The temperature range averages between 28ºC in the Summer and 14ºC in the Winter Electricity. The current all over Portugal is 220 volts AC and connection is made by a two-pin plug. The plug today acts also as an earth except in older buildings that use older models of this two-pin plug. Time Zone Winter: GMT+0 Summer: GMT+1 Health (Vaccinations) No specific vaccines are required. By calling anywhere in Portugal on 112 you will be connected to Fire, Police and Ambulance services. Every Fire Brigade also maintains one or more ambulances for emergencies. Chemists can give advice on simple health problems and suggest appropriate treatment. They are also permitted to sell many medicines without a doctor's subscription. A green cross on white background denotes a chemist Visa Not necessary, unless for tourist from countries that not belong to the European Union. Currency Euro; All major credit cards are accepted in most of the commercial Establishments, restaurants and hotels. Commerce Leather goods, porcelain, pottery and wine are popular buys. Shops are open from 09h00 until 13h00 and from 15h00 until 19h00, from Monday to Friday. Saturday from 09h00 until 13h00. Some shopping centres open every day, from 10h00 to 20h00.

Portugal's most popular 5 star hotels, the Carlton Tower Suites offer an oceanfront location and are within easy walking distance from Funchal city centre. Guests have access to the facilities of the Carlton Madeira Hotel, these include 2 outdoor pools plus a separate children's pool, tennis court, wellness centre, four restaurants, night club, sea access and a beauty salon. A total of 21 studio and 1 bedroom suites have been created, they are all air conditioned and fitted with a kitchenette.

The award winning Pestana Miramar opened its doors in 2002, a sister resort of the. Pestana Village, major emphasis has been given to landscaping the gardens with a wide variety of sub-tropical plants, flowers and trees. The elegant former Miramar hotel building that first opened in the 1920's,has been lovingly restored and features a wide range of facilities including bars, restaurants, an authentic Madeiran Wine. Tavern, an health spa and library. Guests have access to hotel facilities and also to the adjoining Pestana Village. All. 95 elegantly decorated apartments are air conditioned, fitted with kitchenettes and cable TV. Various sizes of apartment are available, from deluxe studios for two persons up to spacious 2 bedroom units that will sleep 6.

Country The Madeira's Archipelago is Portuguese national territory. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean, 500 km from African coast and 1000 km from the European continent, about 1h30 minutes by airplane from Lisbon. Porto Santo Island, located 40 km from the Madeira's Island. This island has a golden sand beach with 9 km long, bathe by the hot and crystal clear waters, is definitely the best place to enjoy quite vacation. IT and Tele-Communication are highly developed throughout the region. The international telephone for Madeira is +351 and the islands phone code is 291. The voltage in the archipelago is 220 V. Water is abundant, potable and of excellent quality. Weather Its privileged geographic location and its mountainous topography, gives Madeira Island an amazing climate with gentle temperatures and average rainfall. The temperature range is between 23ºC in the Summer and 17ºC in the Winter When to go The temperatures are pleasant all year long, for walkers the best time is between April and October. For Golfers, the Winter months offer conditions better than mainland Europe. Scuba Divers can enjoy the best of conditions between April and November. In Springtime the flora is at its most colourful. Time Zone Winter: GMT+0 Summer: GMT+1 Clothing Mountain and Levada walkers should always wear warm clothing, since the weather can suddenly change. If you walk with light clothes or shorts and T-Shirt, always use sun protector. The sun in Madeira is very strong and can cause sun burns even in cloudy days. After 10:00 we suggest that you use a cap. A light impermeable jacket or an anorak maybe helpful if it starts raining suddenly. Health (Vaccinations) No specific vaccines are required There are sixty seven Health Centres spread in Madeira's Island and one in Porto Santo. In Funchal there are also two public hospitals. Visa Not necessary, unless for tourist from countries that not belong to the European Union. Currency Euro; All major credit cards are accepted in most of the commercial Establishments, restaurants and hotels. Commerce Traditional Madeira embroidery and wine are popular buys. Shops are open from 09h00 until 13h00 and from 15h00 until 19h00, from Monday to Friday. Saturday from 09h00 until 13h00. Some shopping centres open every day, from 10h00 to 20h00.