Madeira is a captivating island that makes for an amazing year-round holiday destination.
When visitors travel to Madeira for the first time, they may expect a sunny island full of beautiful things to see, but in fact Madeira is so much more than that. This unique place is breath-taking. Check the reasons why Madeira Island is one of a kind.
Kind and generous, just like every Portuguese person, the people in Madeira know how to welcome everyone in a special way. Used to receiving visitors on their island, the madeirenses (people from Madeira) have a long and powerful background on how to host.
When in Madeira, don’t worry about the language, just learn a few basic words like Olá (hello) or Bom dia (good morning). Showing them that you care and know a little bit of their language will make them smile. Anyways, people in Madeira will always help their tourists using the English language.
Madeirenses - the people from Madeira - are friendly, polite and hospitable
This is probably the most interesting thing. How can such a small island have such an interesting and luxurious gastronomy?
That’s not difficult to answer. In fact, as Madeira is surrounded by water and benefits from good weather all year, it is also an exotic island. The fruit is tasty, the main dishes are flavorful, and they even have their own alcoholic drink that you can’t leave without trying. Some of their must-tries are:
The delicious and traditional bolo do caco is a must-try
These are only some examples, but Madeira has got a lot more and it is not difficult to really enjoy any of these dishes or drinks.
Famous for having exceptionally beautiful landscapes, Madeira is always a surprise for the eyes. It doesn’t really matter if you have already seen any of the pictures online, because once you get there, you will be amazed by its sumptuous landscapes.
Some of the most popular and that you can’t really miss are Pico Ruivo (the highest peak of the archipelago); Cabo Girão; Paul da Serra; and the impressive Laurissilva Forest, which was UNESCO classified as a World Heritage Site in 1999.
Aerial View from Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos
The perfect weather conditions provide dense vegetation that covers the island with wonderful colors. Besides, the island is home for some impressive birds like the red-legged partridge, the madeira chaffinch, or the western barn owl. Perfect for bird watching, Madeira has obviously a lot more to explore.
The traditions do give more personality to the island and here people really try to transform these special occasions into something amazing.
The Flower Festival is a tribute to spring and a cultural event
Our Madeira Island Tour is a nice way of spending your holidays in Madeira. As we do care about our visitors and are fully interested in giving you nothing but the best, with this 6-day tour, you will be able to:
Ponta do Poiso waterfall on the north coast of the Madeira
It is practically impossible to explain how beautiful the archipelago is, but once you visit Madeira Island, you will understand why this is the so-called ‘pearl of the Atlantic’. Madeira has a strong culture and diverse gastronomy that go beautifully with its dense vegetation. For these reasons and more, make sure you spend some days on the island.
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