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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- Attraction in FunchalMercado dos Lavradores
- Attraction in FunchalSé
- Attraction in FunchalMonte Palace Tropical Gardens
- Attraction in PortugalPraia da Calheta
- Attraction in PortugalPraia do Porto do Seixal
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Attraction in PortugalCabo Girão - Attraction in FunchalMuseu CR7
- Attraction in FunchalCasa da Luz – Museu de Electricidade
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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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