"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle". (Winston Churchill)

At Quinta do riacho in Madeira, they know the essence of this proverb.

Whilst enjoying Madeira’s wonderful weather and breathtaking views, there’s an equestrian activity for everyone, including young and older children.

From calm trail riding, to galloping through the mountains. An experience that connects you even more with nature and purges the daily stress.

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Breaking News: Lufthansa on direct course

After contacting Madeira Airport today, 24th of May, Acropolis SGPS can reveal exclusively that what used to be a connection flight between Germany to Madeira via Lisbon, will soon be a direct flight.

The managing director of Lufthansa Portugal, Stephan Semsch, announced yesterday in Lisbon that the company will conduct direct flights on a weekly basis between Madeira/ Berlin (starting in September) and Madeira/ Duesseldorf (starting in November this year).

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Ricardo Santos wins the Madeira Islands Open 2012

Ricardo Santos became the first home-grown player to win the Madeira Islands Open for the first time in its 40-year history.

The Portuguese star powered to a stunning 63 yesterday at the Santo da Serra course to scoop the silverware in a record low 22-under total.

Sweden's Magnus Carlsson finsished second and Denmark's Andreas Harto finished third.

An elated Santos said "I don't have the words to describe this week as it is very emotional,To win my first European Tour event in my own country is very special. It was a sensational round and definitely the best of my career. I dedicate my win to my wife and daughter.”

Santos, who graduated to the main tour earlier this year, was presented with a first prize check of €112,500, and wasted little time acknowledging the backing he had received around the course. "It was amazing to have the crowds here supporting me," he said. "It would be difficult to imagine a better win than this... This is a huge moment in my career."

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Monarch Airlines increases flights to Madeira

Monarch Airlines are to operate new flights to Madeira from London Gatwick and Birmingham airports, from 15 October 2012, with fares expected to start from as little as € 61.50 one way (€ 136 round trip), taxes included.

Flight bookings are currently available at http://www.monarch.co.uk/

Kevin George, Executive Director of Monarch Airlines comments:

“With a heritage of over 40 years, we believe that our product offering is perfectly positioned to penetrate the leisure market of Madeira. Our strategy for the company is now focused firmly on regular operations and it is with great pleasure that we add a new route from Madeira to our already extensive network of leisure destinations across Europe.

   

Madeira Airports represented by its board director, Duarte Ferreira warmly welcomes the start of this new operation with Monarch:

“The entrance of Monarch at Madeira Airport follows the strategy that the company has developed to consolidate the UK market and make available to passengers a differentiated offering, and the profile of this company is part of this strategy. It is also noteworthy that this operation be launched in winter, thus contributing to reversing the trend of increased seasonality that has been recorded in this period. “

Source: Aeroportos da Madeira

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Acropolis SGPS - Europen Tour heads to Madeira!

The Madeira Islands Open will commence tomorrow at the Santo da Serra golf course. The Open returns to Santo da Serra Golf this season for the first time since 2008.

The last three Madeira Islands Open were held at Porto Santo Golfe. Northern Irishman Michael Hoey was last year’s winner. Englishman James Morrison and Argentine Estanislao Goya were the other victors at Porto Santo in 2010 and 2009 respectively, while Scotsman Alastair Forsyth was the last player to win at Santo da Serra, in 2008.

Madeira island golf is special.

English Golfer Chris Gane will be one of many golfers competing for the prize money. He was quoted on the European Tour website:

“I’ve played here many times – it’s a beautiful course, especially the third and fourth holes,” he said.  “When the wind blows it can get very interesting. It’s a unique one in that play can be suspended at the top of the hill because you can’t see your hand in front of your face for fog, but down the hill the holes are fine and the guys are still playing.

“You get every type of weather here. It’s probably the only course in the world where the wind blows upwards. It’s unpredictable but I know the course well and hopefully I can play well again."

Welshman Bradley Dredge, a previous winner of the event (2003) will also be taking part this year.

"I always enjoy coming to the island of Madeira," Dredge told Europeantour.com. "The course has improved every year so I'm looking forward to going back there. The food is always really great in the nice restaurants there and we stay in a good hotel.

"It's always nice to come back to a place where I've played well in the past.

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For those that enjoy golf and golfing holidays why not consider investing in Madeira?

We at Acropolis SGPS offer fantastic investment opportunities for investors – we even have Investment opportunities close to the Sir Nick Faldo designed golf course (currently under construction) in Madeira.

Acropolis has taken pride in providing its clients with privileged investments taking advantage of a beneficial economic situation and unique tax exemptions. The aim of our projects is to make the most of the exclusive opportunities available in Madeira at the current time and pass those opportunities on to clients throughout the world.