Filed Under (Madeira) by cleare on 24-03-2009
Funchal Airport is the main airport serving Madeira. It is sometimes also referred to as Madeira Airport or Santa Catarina Airport.
The airport first opened its doors in 1964. Funchal Airport became known around the world for its very short runway. It represented quite a challenge for some pilots when trying to land. The airport is also surrounded by mountains meaning there was an extra addition to the challenge.
The runway was finally extended by two hundred metres in 1985 before being rebuilt to double its original size in the year 2000. The new structure of the runway has won many awards.
There is a taxi rank just outside the airport as well as a bus service run by a company called Sam. There are six car hire Funchal desks at the airport.
On average over three and a half million passengers use Funchal Airport every year. There are sixteen check in desks, four baggage reclaim areas and four gates. Funchal Airport is situated sixteen kilometres from the port of Funchal.
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Filed Under (Madeira) by cleare on 18-12-2008
Madeira is an Island located in the Atlantic Ocean. It has long been a popular sunshine holiday destination for the Irish. The island is choc full of stunning natural beauty and is ripe for discovery. Most visitors arrive at Funchal Airport.
Cabo Girïo is well known for being among the highest ocean cliffs in the world. If botanical gardens are your thing then stop by the Jardim Orquïdea which is home to some exceptional orchids. Many visitors come to Madeira in to take part in water sports. The conditions in Madeira are ideal for surfing, snorkeling and sailing.
A short trip in your Funchal Airport car hire will take you to Sao Vicente Caves. Here you will find volcanic tunnels as well as lava caves. There is a Whale Museum towards the east side of the island which is an interesting spot to wile away an hour or two in.
There are various festivals which take place in Madeira throughout the year. In June, the French Regatta sailing event takes place. In April, the fragrant flower festival is held while August brings the Wine rally.
There are plenty of hiking opportunities for those so inclined. The trails of
Levadas lead to Laurrisilva forests. Bring some food along and stop off and take in some of the views.
Ilhéu da Camara de Lobos is a fishing village. Not surprisingly it’s crammed with fisherman. It is a great spot to get a feel for the people of Madeira. There is also a quaint 15th century church worth taking a look at.
Many Irish visitors will be eager to head straight to Santa da Serra golf club as soon as they land at Funchal Airport, This well known course plays host to the European PGA tour. It is a 27 hole golf course.
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