Date of stay: November 2008
First of all, thank you very much José and Maria for your generosity and hospitality. We have enjoyed our stay here in Funchal, not in the least because of the very hospitable owners Jose & Maria. We remember the evening they took us to Câmara de Lobos for a “poncha”, the madeiran version of punch.And on our last evening we were pleasantly surprised that they took us to Funchal to see the Christmas illuminations.We can recommend visits to Ponta do Pargo, Ponta do Sol, Santana (you need good weather!), Câmara de Lobos, Caniço.The levada´s are wonderful, but again you need good weather, especially if you have a bad knee.A tasting of the Madeira wines at Blandy´s is a very nice experience.Restaurants we´ve liked are: Coral at Câmara de Lobos, Quinta at Monte, La Pasta, the Golden Gate, and do try some bolo de mel, Maria knows which one!And if you´re brave enough take the Teleférico to Monte and ride part of the way down in the sleigh (not for the paint hearted!). We recommend taking the bus down to Funchal at least once.8 to 23 november 2008
Scarlett & Fran
Netherlands