Madeira Travel Stories

Apr 9, 2025 • 13 min read

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.

Mar 27, 2025 • 10 min read

Find out the best Madeira beaches for surfing, lounging, hiking, kid-friendly activities and mystical black sand.

Feb 1, 2025 • 12 min read

There are many ways to watch whales but every encounter is magical. Here are our favorite places around the world to go whale watching.

Oct 26, 2022 • 3 min read

Sun-chasing Europeans flock to Madeira (670 miles off the Portuguese coast) year-round; now Americans can too.

Oct 19, 2018 • 4 min read

Holidaymakers have long flocked to Madeira for the island’s laidback lifestyle, plentiful resorts and grand craggy cliffs. But perhaps the most unsung…