{"id":4489,"date":"2025-08-07T12:54:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/?p=4489"},"modified":"2025-11-13T12:17:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:17:04","slug":"madeira-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/madeira-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Madeira in October: The Smart Traveller\u2019s Shoulder Season Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4489\" class=\"elementor elementor-4489\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22fdfed8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22fdfed8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b56d1e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b56d1e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the big picture: Madeira in October is a bit of a sweet spot. The heat of summer has taken a step back, the crowds have thinned out (finally), and the whole island settles down into a gentler, more relaxed pace. You can still do all the summer classics like swimming in the sea, hiking above the clouds, sipping wine on a terrace. Only now, you can do them in comfort, with a lot more elbow room and a lot less suncream.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aada845 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5aada845\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-234df4e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"234df4e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__234df4e0\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5e0e0e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a5e0e0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86fb4f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86fb4f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">October Weather in Madeira\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ddb3e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ddb3e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s talk weather in Madeira in October\u2014because let\u2019s be honest, you\u2019re probably here to find out whether you\u2019ll still need your SPF 30 or if it\u2019s time to pack a raincoat. The answer? A bit of both.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t peak summer, but it\u2019s still comfortably warm. You can expect mostly sunny days and a few cloudy ones. You\u2019ll get the odd rain shower but it\u2019s usually short-lived and more refreshing than ruinous. There\u2019s a bit of unpredictability, but it\u2019s nothing compared to October in places like the UK. A passing drizzle here, a sudden breeze there, nothing to derail your plans.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weather feels a little different depending on where you are. The south coast, particularly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/funchal-holidays\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funchal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tends to be warmer and drier, while the north can be a touch cooler and more prone to cloud cover. But even then, it&#8217;s rarely cold.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cf3d0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6cf3d0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-Weather-in-Madeira-Portugal-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4534\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-Weather-in-Madeira-Portugal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-Weather-in-Madeira-Portugal-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-Weather-in-Madeira-Portugal-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-Weather-in-Madeira-Portugal.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-011fbd4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"011fbd4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8902aaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8902aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Temperature and Rainfall\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7ad3ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7ad3ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what\u2019s the temperature Madeira in October? During the day, you\u2019re looking at an average of around 24\u00b0C, with evenings dipping to about 18\u00b0C. The sea remains inviting, at roughly 23\u00b0C, which is more than warm enough for a dip if you\u2019re braver than most.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainfall does start to creep up compared to the summer months, with Funchal seeing around 80mm across the month. But before you panic, this usually translates to a few showers spread across a handful of days, rather than endless downpours. It\u2019s enough to keep the island\u2019s gardens happy without washing out your itinerary.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short: it&#8217;s warm, it&#8217;s mild, and it&#8217;s only just starting to lean towards the wetter side of things. Basically, Madeira weather in October offers the best of both worlds: comfort without the scorch, and variety without the drama.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7858a6e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7858a6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2f067e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2f067e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Wear and Pack\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3c998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e3c998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressing for Madeira in October is a bit like preparing for a mild identity crisis: it\u2019s still summer in the sun, but autumn in the shade. You\u2019ll want your usual holiday wear, such as shorts, t-shirts, dresses, and swimwear. But it\u2019s also wise to pack a couple of layers for when the sun ducks behind a cloud or you\u2019re wandering around in the mountains.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A light waterproof jacket is sensible, not because you\u2019ll definitely need it, but because you\u2019ll get that smug feeling if a shower does pass through. Footwear-wise, trainers or walking shoes are ideal for levada walks, while sandals are fine for everyday wandering and beach trips.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also: don\u2019t ditch the sun cream. October weather in Madeira can still catch you off guard, especially if you\u2019re out hiking or enjoying long lunches on sunny terraces.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0cc73a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b0cc73a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-to-Wear-October-in-Madeira.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4539\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-to-Wear-October-in-Madeira.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-to-Wear-October-in-Madeira-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-to-Wear-October-in-Madeira-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/What-to-Wear-October-in-Madeira-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e47142 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e47142\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20bfe73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20bfe73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Events and Activities in October\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44166a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44166a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because it\u2019s a little quieter doesn\u2019t mean there\u2019s nothing happening. October is grape harvest season, and while the official Wine Festival is over by September, the vineyards are still buzzing with activity. It\u2019s a great time to visit smaller producers for tours and tastings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.festivaldanatureza.pt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature Festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes place from the 7th to 12th of October in 2025. It\u2019s a celebration of all things nature and outdoor adventure, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/hikes-madeira\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levada hikes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/canyoning-madeira\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">canyoning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, surfing, mountain bike riding (MTB), and more. There\u2019s also live music, as well as yoga, mindfulness, and sound-healing sessions. It\u2019s open to anyone and everyone so check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eventsmadeira.com\/en\/event\/nature-festival\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for further information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At sea, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/whale-and-dolphin-watching-madeira\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dolphin and whale watching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tours are still running, and October is a brilliant month for spotting pilot whales, sperm whales, and several dolphin species. The water\u2019s still warm enough for snorkelling and swimming too, especially on the south coast.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Madeira International Organ Festival also takes place annually in October (this year\u2019s dates are yet to be announced). The festival consists of several concerts in different liturgical venues around the island, including Funchal, Porto da Cruz and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/machico\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With nationally and internationally renowned master organ players, it\u2019s definitely worth attending a concert (or more!) if you\u2019re in Madeira in October.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b7d2cd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8b7d2cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95dd76c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95dd76c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is October a Good Time to Visit Madeira?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8abdf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8abdf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a word: yes. October offers that elusive travel combo of comfortable weather, lower prices, and fewer people. It\u2019s one of those rare shoulder-season months where you don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re compromising on anything.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have more breathing room on the walking trails, better availability at restaurants, off-season rates on events and activities, and a generally more laid-back vibe across the island.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019ve been wondering whether Madeira in October is worth the trip, consider this your green light!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee065a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ee065a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-in-Madeira-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4544\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-in-Madeira-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-in-Madeira-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-in-Madeira-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/October-in-Madeira.jpg 1252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fe3c73 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6fe3c73\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e46ada7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e46ada7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan Your October Getaway to Madeira\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9927c02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9927c02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of booking a trip? Good shout. And when it comes to where to stay, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlantic Holiday Rentals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has plenty of options for your Madeira in October escape. Whether you fancy a modern villa overlooking the ocean, a hideaway in the hills, or a central Funchal apartment within walking distance of caf\u00e9s and gardens, there\u2019s something to suit your travel style.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October is popular with those in the know, so booking early is still wise (especially if you\u2019re after those sea-view breakfasts or sunset terraces). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/holiday-rentals-in-madeira\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse our range of properties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pick your base, and get ready for a week (or more) of relaxed adventure, autumn sunshine and maybe even a glass of local Madeira wine with your feet in the pool.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e304def e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e304def\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s start with the big picture: Madeira in October is a bit of a sweet spot. 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