The island of Madeira is a true gem in the Atlantic Ocean. With its year-round mild climate, stunning natural scenery and relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, it's no wonder that this Portuguese island is a popular tourist destination. The capital city, Funchal, is a bustling town with a colourful history, while the rest of the island is a nature lover's paradise, with lush green valleys, towering mountains and rugged coastline. Madeira is also a great place to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and diving, or simply relax on one of the beautiful beaches. With its friendly locals, delicious food and lovely climate, Madeira is a wonderful place to visit.

View from one of the restaurants on Madeira Island

green mountain beside body of water under cloudy sky during daytime

Jan Tokarczyk

Bart Zimny

green grass on mountain under blue sky during daytime

Yves Alarie

silhouette of person standing on rock formation during daytime

Tim Roosjen

Calheta Beach, A golden man-made sandy beach on the island. The sand was brought (mainly) from Morocco, but also from Figueira da Foz (Portugal).

It was quite windy that day, and the cruise liners were being brought in and out of harbor by tugs. Funchal.

Moderní nákupní a zábavní centrum Forum Madeira na Avenida Monumental. Vzadu vlevo Cabo Girão a Câmara de Lobos.

Looking east along the north coast of Madeira

green and brown mountain beside body of water during daytime

Colin Watts

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pl:STS_Fryderyk_Chopin" class="extiw" title="w:pl:STS Fryderyk Chopin">STS Chopin</a>, 2011, Machico, Szkoła pod Żaglami, w porcie na kotwicy.

The fortress „São Tiago“ on Madeira. It was built in the 17th century to protect the harbour of Funchal.

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View from Bica da Cana (Madeira, Portugal)

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Two rock formations - <i>Ilheus da Rib and Ilheus da Janela</i> on the north coast of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira" class="extiw" title="en:Madeira">Madeira</a> island near of  town <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Moniz" class="extiw" title="w:Porto Moniz">Porto Moniz</a>

traditional seafood dish „Lapas“ from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Patella_vulgata" class="extiw" title="w:en:Patella vulgata">Patella vulgata</a> on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Madeira" class="extiw" title="w:en:Madeira">Madeira</a>

View from Pico Do Areiro to Pico Ruivo, Madeira

Flower horses during the Flower Festival, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Blick vom Pico do Serrado auf das Nonnental. Curral das Freiras.

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levada" class="extiw" title="en:Levada">Levada</a> near Rabaçal, Madeira