Recent Expansion Draws Travellers to Funchal
Recent airport expansion improves holiday experienceOnce famous for its very short runway, the airport at Funchal, the capital city of the archipelago of Madeira, has seen its facilities greatly improved with the expansion of the main airport in the region. Offering extra room for travellers, as well as modern facilities, the airport now serves flights from all over the world with the direct flights to Funchal from Birmingham proving to be ever more popular.
Located just a few miles from the centre of the city, this one terminal airport is connected to the rest of the region by a vast network of roads meaning that it is now a lot easier to explore other parts of this island which is located 350 miles off the coast of Morocco. With an excellent public transport system in place, it is now as affordable as it is convenient to explore this beautiful area straight from the heart of England.
With picturesque, cobblestone streets, traditional markets and architecture, Madeira oozes charm. You can take a cable car to the top of Monte where you will find the Our Lady of the Mount church awaiting you and offering spectacular views of the countryside, as well as the tomb of Austria's Charles I. Renowned for its natural beauty, and only a short flight away from the UK, it is no wonder that this route has gained popularity quickly with travellers from all around the world seeking to enjoy the calmness of this stunning Portuguese city.
