Description of the Property - Vacation Apartment caniço de baixo

BUNGALOW - MARGARIDA
Perched above a cliff with a breathtaking view over the bright blue and relaxing waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Located in the picturesque village of Caniço de Baixo on Madeira's south coast. From the studio it takes only a few minutes to walk to the Reis Magos beach. The supermarket is 5 minutes away, while we are 7km from centre of Funchal and 8km from the airport. Within 15 minutes driving distance of Madeira's Golf Courses Santo da Serra and Palheiro Golf.
MADEIRA HISTORY
Discovery of the Archipelago of Madeira happened by accident during a Portuguese expedition to Guinea in 1418 when the fleet was overtaken by a storm taking them to the island of Porto Santo. Madeira was discovered the following year. Exploration of the Madeira islands started immediately after their discovery and it was Madeira that developed quicker mainly due to its rich vegetation, its abundance of water for irrigation and its inaccessibility which afforded it protection from pirates. During this period, the original settlers were joined by other groups, including many Genoese, Polish, English and French settlers who arrived in search of fortune and adventure. In 1508 Funchal was elevated to the status of city and was considered one of the most important in the Portuguese Kingdom, and was also the first city built by europeans outside the European continent. As the population increased, greater autonomy was given to the region. In 1766, Madeira islands were granted authority to mint its own money, and in 1901 the Portuguese government granted administrative autonomy to Funchal,s District After the revolution of 1974, the archipelago of Madeira reached economic and political autonomy and became the Madeira Autonomous Region.
MADEIRA CLIMATE
A Mediterranean and fairly uniform climate throughout the year allows tourists as well as newcomers to enjoy the sun in summer and in winter too. Air temperatures fluctuate between 16 and 19 C in winter to 21 - 25 C in summer. annual average is around 20C. A fairly dry climate with around 80 days of rain each year, most of which occurs during the winter months and usually altitudes of between 700m and 1350m. Good telecommunication and postal services includes the latest technology with direct dialling to and from anywhere in the world, plus an express mail service, contribute for the ideal retirement location in Europe.