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Madeira Island, Camara de Lobos, harbor views - stock photo

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Why visit Madeira

Geologically dramatic, bursting with exotic colour and warmed year-round by the Atlantic sun, Portugal’s most enchanting island is a place that keeps all its subtropical holiday promises. Pearl of the Atlantic, island of eternal spring…Madeira well deserves its fanciful nicknames and the affection visitors and locals alike feel for this tiny volcanic island that offers so much.

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A Portal Through Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, and the Coastal Treasures in Between

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  1. 1 Basking in Lisbon’s golden hour scenery during a sunset cruise down the Tagus River
  2. 2 Time traveling into an era of aristocratic opulence in the coastal idylls of Sintra and Cascais
  3. 3 Road-tripping to the village of Évora, where preserved monuments meet macabre relics
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Best Things to Do

Discover the top things to do in Madeira including must-see attractions, scenic hikes and local cuisine in this guide to Portugal’s enchanting island.

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Best Time to Visit

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Things to Know

With dreamy hiking trails, beautiful beaches and a signature fortified wine, Madeira is a fabulous place to visit. Here’s how to plan your first trip.

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