Residencial Atlântico

Arriving unplanned in the wild west of Madeira, a quick search revealed this as easily the best value in town. Porto Moniz is a unique and rather dramatic location and the Atlantico Residential or, as one (big, greedy) booking agency has it: "Alojamento Local Atlantico" which will do little to commend it to most potential guests. Fear not, the incredibly charming propeietor will soon probide you with a room which really lacks for none of the essentials you might expect in a four star. Rooms are spacious, newly decorated with a traditional look, in fine, (real) wood and offer either qjiet, private views of a sunlit garden or the drama of the North Coast mountains, stretching out before you over almost the entire length of the island. Either stopping over on an island circuit or landing at the end of the legendary Ribeira do Janela levada hike, if you find yourself in Porto Moniz and want value for your money, this is my recommendation.