Holiday in Madeira

About Madeira

Madeira, the flower island in the Atlantic, is a subtropical natural paradise 1,000 kilometers southwest of Lisbon. The volcanic island rises up to 1,862 meters from the sea (Pico Ruivo) and offers an overwhelming variety of landscapes: from the laurel forest areas, which are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, to rugged cliffs and terraced vineyards and exotic gardens. The network of Levadas — historical irrigation channels from the 15th century — offers over 2,500 kilometers of hiking trails through the island's most spectacular nature. The Levada do Caldeiro Verde leads through tunnels and along steep valleys to a 100-meter-high waterfall. The hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo over the mountain ridges above the clouds is among the most beautiful in Europe. The capital Funchal impresses with the colorful Mercado dos Lavradores, the legendary toboggan rides from Monte, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Madeira's cuisine shines with black scabbard fish (Espada) with banana, Espetada (beef skewers on laurel wood), and the famous Madeira wine, which can be tasted in the island's cellars. The New Year's Eve fireworks in Funchal are world-famous. Whales and dolphins can be observed year-round off the coast. Thanks to the mild climate with temperatures between 17 and 25 degrees, Madeira is a year-round destination.