Madeira Press Kit - Associação de Promoção da Madeira

Sports are well catered for on the island with every type of water sports available such as
surf, windsurf, scuba diving, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, and deep-sea fishing. For land
sports why not try adrenaline charged activities such as paragliding over cliff tops or
sliding over a deep ravine. The refined mountain air can be inhaled while playing on the
two spectacular mountain golf courses on Madeira, or in Porto Santo a stunning new golf
course offers a challenging round right on the sea.
In Madeira there is a broader range of water sports where the most common activities are
swimming, surfing, windsurfing, diving, sailing, canoeing or water skiing.
• Big Big Game Game Fishing
Fishing
Exploring the rich seas that surround Madeira is a truly memorable experience. Known as
one of the best places for big game fishing in the world, huge blue marlins and tuna can
be found swimming in these warm waters.
A “tag and release” system is practised by most marlin fishermen on the island, returning
the fish unharmed to the ocean after the catch.
• Diving/Sc Diving/Scuba Diving/Sc uba Diving
Diving
Beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean lies a fantastic underwater garden. Diving in
Madeira is a unique experience.
Scuba diving in Madeira has gained more importance among visitors to the island during
the last years.
A mild climate all year round, water temperatures of 18 to 23°C, depending on the season,
crystal clear waters and the likelihood of viewing species like barracudas, monkfish,
dolphins, rays and even mantas are the main reasons why lovers of this sport consider the
island of Madeira more and more for their diving holidays.
There are several diving schools or leisure companies, located mainly in Funchal and
Caniço de Baixo, which provide courses for all levels, diving excursions for more
experienced divers and also equipment hire.