Madeira is an enchanting holiday destination, promising year-round good weather, dramatic scenery and bustling towns and cities. There is something for every kind of tourist here, whether you want an active break, a getaway lounging in the sun or a cultural trip.

At Monarch, you can book flights, accommodation and other extras to make sure you have a wonderful holiday in Madeira.

All about Madeira

Madeira is an archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean and is a Portuguese territory. Although most travellers head to the main island of the same name, there is another inhabited isle that is included in this group – Porto Santo – as well as two collections of rock formations nearby.

Funchal is the capital and is an enchanting place to explore, with houses dotted up the mountains that back the settlement and buildings stretching right down to the edge of the sea. The city is renowned for the variety of high-quality restaurants it is home to, so there is nowhere better to sample some of the delicious local cuisine.

The beaches here are predominantly pebble, rather than sand, and they are usually fringed by impressive cliffs, while there are also saltwater swimming pools close to the coast that you can take advantage of. Head to the island's interior, meanwhile, and you'll discover mountains. A popular pastime here is walking along the routes of the levadas – an old irrigation system – from where you'll have amazing views of the isle and can discover some of its flora and fauna.

A host of water sports – including scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing – are on offer around the coast of Madeira, so you can get active in the water as well as on dry land if that's what takes your fancy.

Get everything you need for your Madeira holiday

To save you time and effort, come to Monarch to book your holiday in Madeira. As well as finding you the perfect accommodation and flights, we can help you arrange other aspects of your trip, such as car hire, travel insurance and foreign exchange.

Choose one of our cheap Madeira holiday packages, meanwhile, and you can cut back the cost of your break, leaving you with a little more spending money to help you enjoy yourself during your time on the island.

We offer villas for rent – ideal if you're travelling with a group of friends or the whole family – as well as hotel rooms, so you'll be able to choose a deal that suits your requirements.

Monarch: organise your Madeira holiday with us

At Monarch, we have a comprehensive range of holidays to Madeira, so you should be able to find something that suits your budget and interests. All the packages we sell are ATOL protected, so you can have complete peace of mind when you book your getaway through us.

In addition to offering complete holidays to Madeira, we also sell flights separately, giving you more flexibility over your break if that's what you require. Stay up to date with all our latest offers, as well as have the opportunity to enter competitions, by following us on Facebook and Twitter. Our blog is another good place to go to find out what's new at Monarch.