Golf aficionados, it’s time to update your travel wish lists and perhaps expand your golf bucket lists!
Madeira, the island gem often hailed as a golfer’s year-round paradise, is now even easier to reach.
Thanks to an exciting launch of a dozen new flight routes this winter, accessing Madeira’s lush fairways from across the UK and Europe just got a whole lot simpler.
Picture this: you’re teeing off under the mild Madeiran sun, with the Atlantic sparkling on the horizon—sounds enticing, doesn’t it?
Cities like Belfast, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen are leading the charge, linking golfers directly to Funchal, Madeira’s scenic capital.
These flights, brought to you by nine distinguished airlines including EasyJet, Jet2, and Air Baltic, promise to make your golf getaway seamless and swift.
For UK golfers, Jet2 now bridges Liverpool and the vibrant Northern Irish capital to Madeira.
EasyJet takes the baton with routes from Amsterdam and Bordeaux, weaving a web of convenience over Europe with additional flights from Munich by Discover Airlines, Nuremberg by Eurowings, and more exotic locales like Reykjavik and Riga.
But the real draw? Madeira’s golfing treasures. From the Seve Ballesteros-designed Porto Santo Golfe to the visually stunning Palheiro Golf and the challenging terrains of Clube de Golf Santo da Serra, these courses offer a variety of experiences.
And with the Madeira Golf Passport, indulge in three, four, or five rounds of golf, allowing you to sample each course at one inclusive price.
Come 2026, the greens will get even greener with a new course at Ponta do Pargo, crafted by none other than golf legend Sir Nick Faldo’s design firm. This addition promises to elevate Madeira’s golf scene to new heights.
The world will soon turn its eyes to Madeira too, as Funchal’s prestigious Savoy Palace hosts both the World Golf Awards and World Travel Awards this month.
With accolades in sight, Madeira is not just a host but a strong contender for top honours in the golfing world.
Beyond the greens, Madeira enchants with its sub-tropical climate ideal for year-round play, majestic natural parks, and a surprising variety of over 30 local wines to toast a successful round.
For those ready to swing into a golf vacation where the exotic meets the accessible, Madeira awaits.
Discover more about this enchanting archipelago at www.visitmadeira.com, and perhaps, start planning your next great golf adventure!
