Having survived Easy Jets very first flight to Madeira we were whisked off in a mini bus which took us to autoeurope - hire car company located just outside airport. No problems apart from a queue to collect car and also had our booking under 'Richard' rather than 'Christian'. We then made our way to the supposed 4* Hotel (Hotel Tropical) in Canico de Baxio - More popular with the Germans. A very limiting resort, not much life to it and not many things to see and do. The best way to get around the island is by hire car. If you don't fancy this, there is a bus stop just up the hill which will get you to most places(cheap) and frequently goes to Funchal. There was
roughly the same amount of bars/restaurants as the duration of our short holiday (5ish). One restaurant stood out from the rest and was also one of the cheapest. A very peaceful ambient outside setting amongst the luscious plants. It's situated just off the road down the stairs (can't remember what it is called). This was our first experience of FREE Madeira wine.(believe you me there was plenty more to come). There is also a good Italian restaurant (bit more expensive) and a cafe/bar (cheap but good food). You must try the traditional seafood dish - espada (scabbard Fish) with banana; sounds weird but if you like fish, you'll really like this.
roughly the same amount of bars/restaurants as the duration of our short holiday (5ish). One restaurant stood out from the rest and was also one of the cheapest. A very peaceful ambient outside setting amongst the luscious plants. It's situated just off the road down the stairs (can't remember what it is called). This was our first experience of FREE Madeira wine.(believe you me there was plenty more to come). There is also a good Italian restaurant (bit more expensive) and a cafe/bar (cheap but good food). You must try the traditional seafood dish - espada (scabbard Fish) with banana; sounds weird but if you like fish, you'll really like this. 
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