Madeira in Portugal is a great year round destination, as popular with golfers, as it is with the regular holiday maker, the slow, relaxed pace of life on this island makes for the ideal stress free atmosphere. However with so much to see and do in Madeira it is still a very interesting destination for your holiday getaway. Golf is of course a very popular leisure activity in Madeira, as in other parts of Portugal, don't expect to be disappointed, there are some very good golf courses here, designed by some of the worlds best. Other sports and leisure pursuits in Madeira include the Lido swimming complex in Funchal with it's outstanding saltwater pools and plenty of tennis, football and squash courts to keep you active. For the less "hands on" football lover why not attend a game at the Barreiros football club and watch the local Maritimo football club in action. A trip to the botanical gardens and Jardin da Orquidea may also be worth a little of your time. In summary Madeira has a lot more to offer the holiday maker than first meets the eye and it's wonderful climate will more than satisfy the sun-lover, especially in summer months. Madeira is also a very popular destination for Golf Holidays and attracts golfers from all over Europe to enjoy playing golf on it's great golf courses.