Madeira Island,Portugal,Real Property, Luxury

Madeira, the flower island of Portugal, is an autonomous region, belonging to the EU. 94.5% of the residents are Roman Catholic.

Madeira Portugal

Scenery of Madeira Island, Portugal

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Madeira (means "wood" in Portuguese) is a Portuguese island which is situated 1,000 km southwest of Lisbon (Portugal) and 700 km west of the Moroccan coast in the Atlantic Ocean.

		Area: 794 km² (57km long, 22 km wide) Country: Portugal
		Capital: Funchal Other main cities: Porto Santo, Machico, Santa Cruz, Câmara de Lobos, Santana, Caniço
		The highest point is Pico Ruivo (1,862m) Official language: Portuguese
		Population: 265,000
		Climate: in the North frequent rain, in the South subtropical / warm
		Temperatures: 18 degrees in December, 26 degrees in July

Portugal, Madeira: Madeira Island is of volcanic origin and has never been connected to the mainland. Information.

Geology, Climate

Madeira, Portugal: Climate and Geology

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Like the Azores and the Canary Islands, Madeira has arisen from a volcano. The cliffs of the islands are up to 4,000 m high. The sea coast of Madeira is steep and rocky. The second steepest cliff is situtaed in Madeira which rises 580m above sea level.

		Climate: in the North frequent rain, in the South subtropical
		Temperatures: 18 degrees in December, 26 degrees in July
		Flower island Madeira: in the coastal area you can find bushes and herbs.
		Laurisilva forest: covers 20% of the island's area. Forests are very humid.
		Transition zone between lorel forest and high mountain region

Madeira is known for its hiking region, spring-like to summerly temperatures, pleasant climate all year. office@mpa-service.com

History & Country

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It has been conjectured that the Phoenicians discovered Madeira in the sixth century BC. In 1419, the Portuguese navigator João Gonçalves Zarco rediscovered Madeira.

		In 1580, Spain conquered the island, administration was centralized.
		In 1640, the Portuguese revolted against the Spanish occupants. Madeira became Portuguese again.
		Economy: Madeira was one of the poorest European regions until the 70s. The economy has grown during the past 10 years. Tourism is the most important sector of the economy.
		Transport: the road network was modernized in the late 90s.