The archipelago of Madeira is part of Portugal, being situated at about 1.000 Km far from the Portuguese mainland and 700 Km far from the African continent. In this group of islands we can also find the “Golden Island” of Porto Santo and the uninhabited islands Selvagens and Desertas.
The name “Ilha da Madeira” (translated Island of Wood) is due to the luxurious and thick forests which surprised Portuguese navigators when the island was discovered.

Madeira is a garden bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. Its warm weather, its hospitable people and its beauty become mysterious and profound in its dream landscapes. Nowadays it is a first choice holiday destination, where the vibrancy of life mingles with the pulsing rhythm of nature, people and the sea.

The Pôr-do-Sol Guesthouse is situated in the center of Funchal, capital of Madeira Island. Funchal is a natural amphitheatre with white houses climbing up the hills, around a blue bay which harbours many ships and cruises visiting the island.