This is a wonderful full day itinerary to combine with your city break in Funchal and a few other activities in the center. While not as mountainous as the heart of Madeira, the eastern…

With gorgeous spring-like weather year round, spending as much time outside while on Madeira is easy. Even if you’re just in Funchal for a long weekend, you can fit in quite a few mini…

Once you’ve gotten a feel for the city and its food, it’s time to head out in its lush surroundings and none are as easy to get to and popular than Monte. The Monte…

In addition to Portuguese specialties, Madeira has its own typical dishes which reflect both its location surrounded by the ocean and its tropical climate and flavors. Funchal is undisputedly its gastronomic capital with plenty…

The Portuguese island of Madeira is but a mere speck in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean (only 35 miles by 14 miles!) yet has a dizzying amount of unique things to see and…