| Well known for offering glorious weather and | | | | be based on terra firma, you can go horse-riding or |
| pleasant temperatures virtually all year round, Portugal | | | | play tennis, while there are also two golf courses. |
| holidays are great if you want a sunshine break that | | | | You may well have worked up an appetite from a |
| gives you the chance to relax - and this particularly | | | | day spent taking part in such enthralling activities, so |
| could prove to be the case by heading on a | | | | you should be sure to get some nourishment from |
| last-minute break to Madeira. | | | | the numerous cafes and restaurants that can be |
| The island, which is situated off the south-western | | | | found in Madeira. Whether you want to try some |
| coast of the mainland in the Atlantic Ocean, has | | | | local cuisine or wish to tuck into a dish that reminds |
| numerous golden beaches where you can take it | | | | you of home, there is bound to be an eatery that |
| easy and work on your tan. | | | | offers something for you. |
| But if you want a break from doing nothing more | | | | While on a late availability holiday you may be keen |
| than sunbathing on your late availability holiday, there | | | | to take in a little culture. There are a number of |
| are plenty of things for you to see and do. | | | | galleries in Madeira, which highlight the island's social, |
| Are you keen on water sports? By going on holiday | | | | economic and cultural history. Among these is the |
| to Madeira, you can take part in activities like | | | | Sugar Museum, although if you're into modern art you |
| waterskiing and sailing, as well being able to take a | | | | can check out the work of several Portuguese |
| dip in the beautifully clear waters that surround the | | | | artists and painters at the Contemporary Art |
| island. | | | | Museum. |
| If you're into surfing, why not grab a board and see | | | | Of course, you also have the option of just chilling |
| if you can catch some waves? Receiving swells off | | | | out on the numerous golden sandy beaches and |
| the North Atlantic, the island offers all sorts of | | | | taking it easy. |
| waves for surfers including point breaks and reef | | | | Regardless of what you are into, a last-minute trip to |
| breaks. | | | | Madeira will have something to satisfy you. |
| But if you prefer your adrenalin-pumping activities to | | | | |