Saint Valentine´s Day is an annual event and is held on February 14. It celebrates love and affection between couples. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love and affection by sending greeting cards, known as “Valentines” and offering flowers.

The Archipelago of Madeira is a great romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day. Surprise your valentine with a memorable and wonderful week in Madeira Rural accommodations.

There are plenty of rural accommodations in both Madeira and Porto Santo Islands, namely country houses, cottages, bed and breakfast, self-catering, rural holiday homes and villas.

Enjoy Madeira’s stunning sceneries, breathtaking views and its mild climate all year round with your special love. You can also choose a wonderful sailboat trip along the coast to enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Take the opportunity to walk along the trails and paths in the Laurissilva Forest along more than 1,400km of levadas. After exploring the depth of the Atlantic, try some of the most outstanding radical activities, such as trekking, climbing, canyoning, paragliding, mountain biking, jeep safaris, surf, windsurf and diving with dusky groups, dolphins or seals. This will be amazing and unique experience for you and your special one.

Porto Santo Island has many amazing places where you can go and visit with your beloved. Walk along the 9 km golden beach, perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Besides, its sands have rare therapeutic properties, which is ideal for relaxing.

According to Romantic legends, the day was named after numerous early Christian martyrs named Valentine.

Some versions say that St Valentine was persecuted and interrogated, as a Christian, by Roman Emperor Claudius II in person. Valentine was then executed. However, before his execution, he is reported to have performed a miracle by healing the blind daughter of his jailer. He wrote a note that read “From your Valentine”.

Nowadays, Valentine´s Day is well-known and celebrated in the entirely world. The most outstanding gifts include the practice of changing cards, roses and chocolates, usually packed in a red satin, heart-shaped box.

Come to Madeira and Porto Santo Islands and stay in Madeira Rural accommodations. We have the perfect rural accommodation for you and your special one.

Visit us at www.madeirarural.com.