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Madeira (/ m ə ˈ d ɪər ə /, / m ə ˈ d ɛər ə /, Portuguese: [mɐˈðɐjɾɐ] ⓘ), officially the Autonomous Region of Madeira (Portuguese: Região Autónoma da Madeira), is one of two autonomous regions of Portugal, the other being the Azores.
With an area of 741 km², the Island of Madeira is an oasis in the Atlantic where, among the forests, towns, beaches and mountains, a great natural and cultural wealth is preserved.
Madeira Island is one of Europe's most beautiful travel locations with many thousands of tourists returning year after year. Why? It offers not only an all year round summer climate, as well as wonderful fauna and flora, but it is also virtually crime-free and one of the safest holiday destinations in the world!
Madeira, Portugal. Breezy Madeira is an eponymous island in the Madeira Islands, a Portuguese archipelago. The capital city of Funchal was settled in the 15th century and is a colorful collection of gardens, religious sites, and quirky tourist attractions like the thatched-roof Madeira Story Centre.
Jul 24, 2023 · Located off the coast of Africa but also an autonomous region of Portugal, Madeira has its own unique identity. Madeira is a special place with remote rocky hiking trails, beautiful beaches and a signature fortified wine.
The Madeira Islands continue to offer unforgettable and unique moments to all its visitors, but there’s still much to discover. Come and experience Madeira for yourself, Europe's Leading Island Destination 2024.
Jun 25, 2024 · This wild landscape is surrounded by deep azure waters, providing the perfect home for breaching blue whales, dolphins, and turtles. Discover the top things to do in Madeira on a trip along magical viewpoints, epic hiking trails, volcanic pools, and black-sand beaches.
Madeira. Portugal, Europe. 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.
Right in the middle of the Atlantic, the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are a haven of natural beauty. The exotic colours of the flowers stand out from among the blue sea and the emerald green vegetation; this is an archipelago where two thirds are a protected area and where the largest Laurisilva forest in the world is located.
The archipelago of Madeira has consistently won some of the most important tourist awards. An example of this is the eight times Madeira has been elected the best island destination in the world by the World Travel Awards.
