30/10/2026
𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗼-𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁. 🌿
Planning your first Madeira holiday? Here are five things we’d skip, and what we’d do instead.
① Don’t fill every minute.
Pick one main adventure each day and leave room for a long lunch, an unexpected stop or an afternoon by the pool. You’re on holiday, remember? 😉
② Don’t judge a journey by kilometres alone.
Check the driving time and route. A short distance on the map can include quite a few bends.
③ Don’t expect the same weather everywhere.
The coast and mountains can feel very different. Check the forecast for your destination and keep your plans flexible.
④ Don’t pack just flip-flops.
They’ll feel right at home by the pool. For exploring Madeira, bring walking shoes with good grip, layers and a waterproof jacket too.
⑤ Don’t book somewhere you’ll only want to sleep.
Choose a place where breakfast feels unhurried and coming back is part of the pleasure.
The photos? All taken here at Guesthouse Pachel, our Adults Only stay in Ponta do Sol, on Madeira’s southwest coast. 🌊
Casa Sol for two, Casa Vista for up to six, a tropical garden, ocean views and a shared saltwater infinity pool, unheated and refreshing. With a fire-pit for those evenings when staying in sounds just right.
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Make every day an Aloha day! 🌸
