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Paúl do Mar Holiday Accommodation

Paúl do Mar is one of the sunniest and hottest seaside villages in Madeira. Until the late 1960s you could only access this fishing village by boat. Popular activities in and around the village are: mountain walks, fishing, swimming, snorkelling and surfing.

Also, the village is quite flat for Madeira, which is generally hilly and mountainous so it’s easy to walk around, roller-skate and cycle especially along the seafront.

In the Spring and Summer there are many ‘festas’ (festivals) and the streets are alive with different languages as the locals who work abroad return home for a well-earned holiday with family and friends! The village has a small supermarket, a couple of shops, a Catholic Church, a bank with a cash machine, medical centre, bars/cafes and restaurants.

It is one of the most important fishing centres in the island with a new harbour Swimming is easy from certain points including a slipway with steps and a ladder and beaches next to the harbour.

Near Calheta's white sand beaches: With the new fast road access (the 'via rapida') it is easy to access the Calheta region which has a yacht marina where big game fishing is available, white sand beaches, an international art centre which stages performances and exhibitions and a supermarket. All are about 10-15 minutes drive away.

Ribeira Brava, a large town with a large supermarket, shops, restaurants and the island sports centre is about 25 minutes away. From Ribeira Brava its easy to access and explore the North Coast including Sao Vicente and Porto Moniz. The capital Funchal which is celebrating its 500th anniversary is 40 minutes away. Funchal international airport is approximately an hour's drive from Paul do Mar