Anatolian Sky - Madeira & Porto Santo Holidays Brochure

Anatolian Sky brought together a programme of tailor-made and two-centre holidays to Madeira and Porto Santo, two of the islands in this beautiful Portuguese archipelago.

Discovering Madeira

Anatolian Sky showcased Madeira, an island just 35 miles long and 13.5 miles wide that boasts a remarkably varied landscape. It is home to:

• Europe's second highest sea cliff
• The Laurisilva, one of the world's most spectacular laurel forests and Portugal's only World Heritage Site
• Natural volcanic pools

The island takes its name from the magnificent forest, with 'Madeira' meaning 'timber'. Its geographic location and unusual terrain combine to produce a warm, temperate climate all year round, with summer maximum temperatures of around 24C and mild winter temperatures of 18-22C. The seas benefit from the warm Gulf Stream, averaging 22C in summer and 18C in winter.

Accommodation and activities

The standard of accommodation in Madeira is excellent, ranging from the world-famous Reid's Palace, the grande dame of the island, to Quinta-style manor-house hotels offering authentic character and charm, as well as seafront luxury hotels with wonderful spa facilities. There is plenty to do, from dolphin spotting off the coast to walking the levadas.

Relaxing on Porto Santo

Porto Santo is the only other inhabited island in the archipelago. Once home to Christopher Columbus, it was actually discovered by Portuguese sailors before Madeira, and is well worth re-discovering today. Its main attraction is the beautiful, wide six-mile-long beach of golden sand, while its warm, dry climate makes it a perfect place to get away from everything and simply relax. It is also home to a world-class golf course designed by the renowned golfer Seve Ballesteros.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Madeira?

Madeira is just 35 miles long and 13.5 miles wide, yet it boasts a remarkably varied landscape.

What is the climate like in Madeira?

Madeira enjoys a warm, temperate climate all year round, with summer maximum temperatures of around 24C and mild winter temperatures of 18-22C. The surrounding seas average 22C in summer and 18C in winter.

What kinds of accommodation were featured?

The accommodation ranged from the world-famous Reid's Palace and Quinta-style manor-house hotels with authentic character to seafront luxury hotels with wonderful spa facilities.

What is there to do in Madeira?

Activities include dolphin spotting off the coast and walking the levadas, alongside exploring the island's Laurisilva forest, sea cliff and natural volcanic pools.

What is the main attraction of Porto Santo?

Its main attraction is a beautiful, wide six-mile-long beach of golden sand, complemented by a warm, dry climate and a world-class golf course designed by Seve Ballesteros.

What type of holidays did Anatolian Sky offer to these islands?

Anatolian Sky put together a programme of tailor-made and two-centre holidays designed to make the most of both Madeira and Porto Santo.

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