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Additional Information about Madeira Island

Madeira Island is a Portuguese Archipelago with an area of 741km2 and has about 240.537 inhabitants. It is just 500km from Africa and about 1000km from Lisbon. In Madeira and Porto Santo Islands there are 11 post offices, and many information desks, where you can get general information about these islands. Besides, there are many libraries, banks, supermarkets or groceries, police stations, fire departments in all municipalities and in many parishes. Madeira and Porto Santo are considered an ideal holiday destination, due to stunning sceneries, warm climate all year round, safety and most of all, its hospitable people.