Located 966km southwest of Lisbon, and off the west coast of Morocco, Madeira is a mere speck in the vast Atlantic Ocean. Madeira, along with its sister island of Porto Santo, is actually the summit of an undersea mountain. It rears up with craggy cliffs from the warm blue Gulf Stream waters in one of the deepest parts of the Atlantic. Madeira is tiny, just 21km wide and 56km long, and has no beaches. But it does have an Eden-like beauty with its rich volcanic soil having turned it into a botanical wonderland and agricultural treasure trove. The island blooms with colourful masses of fragrant orchids, bougainvillea, frangipani, wisteria and geraniums. Fruit and herbs grow on the hillsides and in ravines, and the mountain slopes are terraced with orchards and vineyards. The island has been termed a ‘floating garden’. Madeira’s most famous export is its fortified wine, and with nearly 14,000 plots, there is a big variety to try.
Melia Madeira Mare resort hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the tourist area of Lido, and offers magnificent ocean views. It enjoys direct access to the Oceanside promenade and the small pebble beach, Gorgulho. This is a modern and elegant hotel with a contemporary design concept.
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