Package holidays to Funchal ~ Madeira - Madeira

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They give you access to over 65,000 hotels, apartments and villas to choose from in over 100 destinations. Thomson fly overseas from 24 UK airports (which is more than British Airways and easyJet combined) so you're guaranteed the best choice of where to travel from, saving you time getting to the airport. Thomson Holidays, a division of TUI UK Ltd, is part of TUI AG, the largest tourism and services group in the world, employing 80,000 people in 500 companies around the world. TUI AG is a world class, innovative and customer focused company which owns many of Europe's best known holiday brands and has leadership positions in its airline, inclusive tour business, and travel agency sectors. The group employs 17,500 people in the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Thomson Holidays is the market leader in the UK inclusive holiday market, a position it has held since 1974. Thomson Holidays head office is in Luton but the majority of its 3000 employees work overseas. The company has about one third of the UK market and operates in a wide range of resorts offering a variety of holiday types to suit all ages and tastes. All products and brands share the same philosophy - to be Number One

Holidays in Funchal are about more than sweet wine and cake. It's a five-century-old capital and completely unique. You've got the rocky mountains. Sparkling seas. Stunning floral displays. These are the hallmarks of Funchal, the glittering capital city of Madeira. Home to a third of Madeira's population, it's a city designed for cultural holidays. Whether you're browsing art galleries or wandering through the botanical gardens, you're certain to get a taste for summer holidays to Funchal. When it comes to holidays in Funchal, it's easy to explore on foot, so you'll have no trouble getting round the sights. There are historic buildings, including a 15th century cathedral and 18th century town hall. Slightly more up to date, the shopping centres and markets offer the opportunity to spend, spend, spend. If you prefer the sound of the sea to a ringing till, head west to Praia Formose. It's home to Funchal's only beach, which is made of large cobbles and black sand. But it's not all about sightseeing. There are plenty of places to kick back and relax. If it's a meal you're after, you've come to the right place. Funchal is a natural harbour, so the marina is sprinkled with plenty of seafood restaurants. Here you can sample the fresh catches of the day. As the day fades and night begins, there's a sprinkling of clubs for the night owls, but it's mostly cafes and bars. They're the ideal place for a drink and a bite to eat in Funchal.