Madeira is an island of Portugal. It is located 1000 km off the Portuguese coast, near Morocco. And it’s even more beautiful in reality than on Instagram. Madeira is known as the Flower Island or the Hawaii of Europe. You can do many amazing hikes, but it’s also an island that the culture buffs will love. Huh, what? No beaches in Madeira? No stress! Just plan some time for the neighboring island of Porto Santo. The ‘Golden Island’ does have beautiful sandy beaches (and other things to do, too). So take the ferry from Madeira to Porto Santo to enjoy a few days (or hours) there.
I knew Madeira from Instagram and travel blogs, so I knew it was beautiful. But this insanely beautiful?! The übergreen Portuguese island really surprised me. You can go for fantastic hikes, and there are many more fun things to do in Madeira. Check the 11 of the best things to explore in Madeira.
Funchal is the colorful capital of Madeira in Portugal. It is a lovely city to wander around, and Funchal is also perfect for discovering the rest of Madeira. But first, let’s see what you can do in Funchal. More than 20 travel tips!
Are you looking for a unique stay in Madeira? Then you’ve come to the right place, because I’ve found a few cool places to stay WITH A VINEYARD! Perfect for something unique for a night or two. After all, unique stays in Madeira don’t come cheap.
