Pestana Gardens — Hotel in Funchal

We ended up here only because our chosen hotel (of lesser quality) was undergoing building works. We weren't told this by the hotel until after we landed in Madeira!

On the plus side, we got immediately upgraded to a junior suite, so it worked out fantastically in the end. Having an enclosed sea-facing balcony was wonderful for us and our young son, who could run...

Until we discovered the beach bars we felt as if we had chosen the wrong spot in madeira however if you wish to be near the locals and not the tourists it's a good place to be. But for visiting the rest of the island car hire is...

Beautiful beach but if you don’t like stones - its...