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WAKACJE I ŚLUB NA MADERZE ~ MADEIRA ISLAND WEDDINGS & TRAVEL

Tag: Swimming & bathing

a.k.a. where to swim on Madeira Islands?

Best beaches, swimming pools and bathing areas in Madeira and Porto Santo. Popular places for swimming in Madeira and less known, less accessible beaches and bathing spots:

See also: Madeira Top 20

Best non-touristic and beautiful places on Madeira Island - Calhau da Lapa. Staying in Campanario, Madeira
Madeira Travel Blog

Madeira hidden gems: Calhau da Lapa

22/12/202031/12/2020 Say Yes to Madeira

Madeira less travelled – the unique hidden spot called Calhau da Lapa. What is it and how to get there?

Miejsca na snokelling na Maderze. Gdzie pływać i snurkować na Maderze?
Madeira Travel Blog

Where to swim in Madeira: Fajã dos Padres

19/09/202019/09/2020 Say Yes to Madeira

I am a big fan of Fajã dos Padres. Description of this gem and its history was one of the first blog posts ever published. I often recommend this…

Naturalne baseny wulkaniczne na Maderze - Doca de Cavacas w Funchal i baseny w Porto Moniz
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Funchal attractions: Doca do Cavacas Pools

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The famous Porto Moniz pools aren’t the only lava pools on the island. Funchal also has its own lava pools complex called Doca do Cavacas (Poças do Gomes).

Best hotels Madeira Island - The Cliff Bay Madeira, Portugal.
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Madeira Island Hotels: The Cliff Bay Funchal

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The Cliff Bay is a 5-star hotel belonging to PortoBay Hotels & Resorts, located on Estrada Monumental in Funchal, the main hotel area of Madeira Island. What makes its location unique is that it is built on the corner of a small peninsula-shaped piece of land, which guarantees great ocean views both from the east and south.

Best viewpoints Madeira - Pico do Facho viewpoint in Machico. Plane spotting Madeira. View on the airport runway and Machico beach.
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Machico Beach & Pico do Facho Viewpoint

24/11/201924/11/2019 Say Yes to Madeira

Last September I visited Machico a couple of times. To surf, to swim, to go sightseeing, to start a stunning Vereda do Larano walk… Here is our September 2019…

Snorkeling Porto Santo
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Snorkelling on Porto Santo (Madeira Archipelago, Portugal)

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UPDATED  19-12-2020   ◊   ZMIEŃ JĘZYK NA: POLSKI Snorkeling and kayaking are two of our favourite activities on Porto Santo, Portugal.  To find out all about Porto Santo kayak tours…

Best hotels Madeira Island - Savoy Palace in Funchal, Savoy Palace - real pictures and reviews.
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Savoy Palace opening its doors in June 2019 – Pictures

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Soon, in June 2019, Savoy Palace Hotel in Funchal, Madeira Island, is going to open its doors to its first guests. The first wedding reception is going to be…

Calheta, Madeira Island - attractions. What to do in Calheta ~ Atrakcje w Calheta na Maderze. #madeira #madera #portugal #portugalia #calheta
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Calheta attractions – Things to do in Calheta

02/03/201916/07/2020 Say Yes to Madeira

Calheta is a good place to stay on Madeira, especially if you have a car. It is quiet enough, but has a good tourist infrastructure. Not to mention those beautiful sunset views…

Best hotel pools and hotel resorts - Savoy Palace Portugal
Funchal / Madeira Travel Blog

Where to swim in Madeira – part III – Best hotel pools in Madeira [2020]

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After Beaches in Madeira (part I), and Lava pools, bathing complexes & a water park (part II) in Madeira, it is time for part III and last – our ranking…

Swimming in Madeira: Swimming complexes, lava pools and beaches in Madeira
Funchal / Madeira Travel Blog / Porto Santo Travel Blog

Where to swim in Madeira – part II – lava pools, bathing complexes & the water park [2020 update]

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The best natural (volcanic) pools, bathing complexes (public pools) and a water park in Madeira.

Best beaches in Madeira: Seixal Beach. Natural, black sand beach in Madeira
Funchal / Madeira Travel Blog / Porto Santo Travel Blog

Where to swim in Madeira – part I – Beaches in Madeira [2020 update]

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You won’t find beautiful, snow-white, natural sandy beaches in Madeira Island. So, where to swim and what are the beaches like in Madeira?

Madeira dolphins - Dolphin and whale watching tours Madeira Portugal
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Swimming with dolphins & dolphin watching on Madeira (+promo code 10%!)

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Swimming with dolphins and dolphin watching tours are one of the best activities on Madeira. Here are our tips.

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    • Your wedding story
      • Why is Madeira a perfect place for your wedding?
      • *NEW* List of wedding venues
        • Wedding venues in Madeira: Estalagem da Ponta do Sol
        • Off the beaten path wedding venues: Unique Fajã dos Padres
        • Oceanview Altar at the Porto Mare
        • Magnificent mountain venue overlooking the Nun’s Valley
        • Prestigious Savoy Palace
        • Beautiful sunset views – Savoy Saccharum in Madeira
        • A 17th-century fortress
        • Panoramic views & arrival in a… wicker sledge
        • Porto Santo Beach wedding
      • Real weddings & inspiration
        • Scenic Wedding Photo Shoot Locations on Madeira Island: Golden Hour Lava Pools
        • Our Michelin star wedding- A beautiful Polish-English wedding at Belmond Reid’s Palace in Madeira
        • Beautiful boho style wedding in Madeira
        • Beautiful boho/hippie wedding – backstage
        • Tropical wedding ideas – Madeira Island
        • Stylish Mommy and Me – beautiful dresses made in Madeira
        • Awesome wedding photo shoot at Ponta de São Lourenço, Madeira Island
      • Language barrier, formalities and hiring a local wedding consultant
      • Is it difficult to organise a destination wedding?
      • Same-sex weddings in Madeira
      • If not a wedding – Honeymoon!
    • Our wedding story
      • STAGE 1: Decisions, decisions …
      • STAGE 2: Preparations – on a distance
      • STAGE 3: Wedding trip to Madeira
      • STAGE 4: Saturday – Our Big Day!
      • STAGE 5: Sunday – The day after the wedding and impressions
  • MADEIRA TRAVEL TIPS
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        • Intro to Madeira’s weather & climate
        • MAY weather on Madeira
        • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER weather on Madeira
        • DECEMBER weather on Madeira
    • Madeira Attractions
      • Funchal & Area
        • Old Town street art & painted doors
        • Farmers’ Market: Mercado dos Lavradores
        • Madeira Story Centre
        • Armazém do Mercado
        • Universo de Memorias João Carlos Abreu
        • Art gallery & second-hand books store RESTOCK
        • Architecture: The mysterious Turquoise Old Seminary building
      • Rest of the Island
        • List of best street art districts on Madeira
        • Faja dos Padres
        • Fajã da Rocha do Navio
        • Calheta – attractions
        • Camara de Lobos – attractions
        • Day trip Eira do Serrado – Nun’s Valley – Poco dos Chefes
        • 13 x CR7 – 13 places on Madeira associated with Cristiano Ronaldo
        • Machico Beach & Pico do Facho Viewpoint
    • Hikes and outdoor activities
      • HIKES & LEVADAS
        • Madeira hikes: Levada do Caldeirão Verde (PR9)
        • Madeira hikes: Monte – Levada dos Tornos
        • Madeira Levadas: Levada Fajã do Rodrigues (PR16)
        • Levada Walks: Rabaçal – Levada das 25 Fontes e Risco
        • Madeira Hikes: Levada do Moinho – Levada Nova
        • Pico do Arieiro
      • SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
        • Swimming with dolphins & Dolphin watching
        • Canyoning I (for beginners)
        • Coasteering I (for beginners)
        • Surfing ( for beginners)
    • Where to swim in Madeira…
      • I – Beaches in Madeira
      • II – lava pools, bathing complexes & a water park
      • III – Best hotel pools in Madeira
      • Doca do Cavacas Pools
      • Fajã dos Padres
    • Your Madeira Story – Interviews
      • Your Madeira Story: Erasmus in Madeira
      • Your Madeira Story – Madeira Island on a motorcycle
      • Your Madeira Story: Backpacking & hitchhiking in Madeira
      • Your Madeira Story: Madeira with kids
      • Your Madeira Story: 4 seasons in 7 days – Madeira in March
    • Madeira on a budget…
      • Part I – Budget Food
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      • MadeiraNow & other discount cards
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      • FLOWER FESTIVAL
        • Madeira Island Flower Parade 2019 – Photo & Video Gallery
          • Festa Da Flor 2019 Cortejo – 1
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          • Festa Da Flor 2019 Cortejo – 4
        • Madeira Flower Collection Fashion Show 2019 – Gallery
        • Festa da Flor Madeira – Madeira Flower Festival 2019 – Program
      • NATURE FESTIVAL
        • Madeira Nature Festival 2019 – our story
        • Nature Festival 2019 Madeira Island – what to expect?
      • CHRISTMAS & NYE
        • NYE 2019/2020 Fireworks show – Madeira Island
        • Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Madeira
    • Madeira Hotel Reviews
      • EstalaGEM da Ponta do Sol Hotel, Madeira – The True Gem of Ponta do Sol
      • The Cliff Bay – Funchal
      • Quinta Mirabela – Funchal
      • Quinta do Furão – Santana
      • Savoy Saccharum Resort & Spa – Calheta
      • TURIM Santa Maria – Funchal
      • Costa Linda – Porto da Cruz
      • Sotavento Guest House – Porto Santo
      • Savoy Palace opening its doors in June 2019 – Pictures
    • Porto Santo
      • Madeira to Porto Santo by ferry
      • Snorkelling on Porto Santo
      • Kayaking on Porto Santo
    • Other…
      • Portugal & Portuguese language
        • Studying European Portuguese online: Practice Portuguese
        • Our Portuguese podcast about Madeira Island
        • Recommended Blogs about Portugal
        • Madeira or Azores?
      • Ferry to Madeira – will it operate in 2020?
      • Travelling to Madeira Island by ferry – our September 2019 trip review
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