Pocket Madeira Travel Guide by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lonely Planet

East Madeira

Outside Funchal, east Madeira is the island's most heavily populated area with the 'second city' and former capital Machico, Madeira's main port at Caniçal and the island's stilt-walking airport all at this end. It's an action-packed area of gliding Boeings and aqua parks, golden sand and stupendous views, all just a short ride from Funchal along the Via Rápida.

The Region in a Day

MIt's just possible to see most of eastern Madeira's sights in a day by bus, but of course it's far easier by car. Some 700m higher than Funchal seafront, Camacha is known for its wicker and the factory here should be your first stop. From here you could head down to the airport to spot planes making the dramatic approach over the Atlantic, or push on to Machico, where a beach of golden sand and a fish lunch at Maré Alta awaits.

ROne of Madeira's best museums is the Museu da Baleia in Caniçal, where you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about whales and Madeira's long-defunct whaling industry. It's a fascinating place and count on spending over two hours here. Stalls on the seafront sell scrimshaw – whale-bone art.

NCome evening you might want to double back to Machico, which has the liveliest seafront away from Funchal, or to Caniço for a dinner of grilled meat at A Central. In summer, watch a memorable sunset from the Christo Rei statue in Garajau.

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