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Tourism is an important sector in the region's economy since it
contributes 20% to the region's GDP, providing support throughout the
year for commercial, transport and other activities and constituting a
significant market for local products. The share in Gross Value Added
of hotels and restaurants (9%) also highlights this phenomenon. The
island of Porto Santo,
with its 9 km long beach and its climate, is totally devoted to
tourism.
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The Islands have two airports, one in Santa Cruz (known as Funchal
Airport (FNC)) on the Island of Madeira and the other in the city of
Vila Baleira on Porto Santo Island. Flights to the islands are mostly
made from Lisbon and Porto, but there are also direct flights from
other major European cities and other countries, like Brazil, Venezuela
and South Africa.
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The islands are noted as the source of Madeira wine.
The islands are also known for their exotic flowers, sub-tropical,
tropical fruits and New Year's Eve celebrations with a spectacular fireworks show, considered the biggest in the world.
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Madeira has three endemic birds: Zino's Petrel, the Trocaz pigeon and the Madeira Firecrest.
It is also of importance for other breeding seabirds, including the
Madeiran Storm-petrel, North Atlantic Little Shearwater and Cory's
Shearwater.
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