Madeira Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Autonomous Region of Portugal in the archipelago of Madeira
About Madeira
The Madeira (muh-DAY-ruh, /mɐ.ˈdɐj.ɾɐ/) Islands are just a short trip from Europe (more or less 4 hours from UK), to a destination where you can combine holidays by the sea, in the mountains or in the city. Discovered early in the 15th century by the Portuguese navigators João Gonçalves Zarco, Tristão Vaz Teixeira and Bartolomeu Perestrelo, Madeira was an important waypoint on theCape Route, and is today an autonomous region ofPortugal. Madeira is a popular destination for tourists of all ages. Its constant mild climate – temperatures20–27°C (68–81°F)– keeps the spring on Madeira all year round. The levadas, an ingenious system of stone- and concrete-lined watercourses distributing water from the rainy north to the dry south, help flowers and crops flourish all year. That's why this island
Top Attractions in Madeira
Explore the best things to see and do in Madeira:
- ★Cabo Girão
- ★Curral das Freiras
- ★Jardim do Monte Palace
- ★Laurisilva of Madeira
- ★Pico de Facho
- ★Pico do Arieiro
- ★Pico dos Barcelos
- ★Pico Ruivo
Where to Eat in Madeira
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bolo de mel
- 🍴Espetada
Where to Stay in Madeira
- 🏨Estalagem do Mar
Madeira Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 15 sections including: