Ponta do Sol is located on the southwestern shore of the island of Madeira. This district capital was founded by a Flemish sugar plantation owner in the 15th century. Today, Ponta do Sol combines sunny pebbled beaches with interesting history, making it an excellent vacation spot for a week or a weekend. Ponta do Sol makes a tranquil alternative to busier vacation destinations and all the hotels in Ponta do Sol can be accessed on EasyToBook.com. From deluxe lodgings to discount hotels, Ponta do Sol can accommodate any budget. For those that have picked Ponta do Sol, cheap hotels are a great way to set aside money for fine dining and souvenir shopping.

The beach of Ponta do Sol – which translates to Sun Point – provides excellent bathing opportunities, though sun worshippers should be warned to expect not sand, but pebbles. The Parish Church dates from the 15th century and houses an impressive collection of fine silver. The Zinos Palace, built by the British, was once home to the man who lent his name to one of the most endangered birds in the world, Zino’s Petrels.