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Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic
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Madeira is a sub-tropical archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and is an autonomous region of Portugal. The archipelago is made up of two populated islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, and two groups of unpopulated islands called the Desertas and Selvagens Islands. Geographically in Africa, it is an ultra-peripheral region of the European Union. It is perhaps best known as the hometown of the Portuguese football (soccer) player Cristiano Ronaldo.
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One of the world's highest ocean cliffs, in Câmara de Lobos.
Volcanic caves (grutas) where you can visit lava tubes.
A special kind of subtropical forest found only on Madeira, inscribed as a .
Madeiran barbecue.
A Christmas cake.
Rooms with private bathroom and tub and view of the Atlantic. Indoor and outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and a sauna, lots of parking space.
Pop-up coliving
Pop-up coliving for digital nomads and remote workers. Minimum one-month stays in a shared house with private or shared rooms, coworking space, and community events centered around local food and culture. Operates seasonal chapters in Madeira (typically summer months), rotating to other destinations throughout the year.
By plane
If you drive to the airport, ask for directions to the parking area you need; there are seven, and they are badly signposted.
By boat
There are no ferries from any mainland, the only way to transport cargo is by booking containers.
By taxi
Lots of taxis are available in Madeira offering all sights and locations in a round trip for fixed prices.
By boat
By car
Driving in Madeira is not for the faint-hearted.
By tour
Some of the popular hikes, like Pico Ruivo, Levada das 25 Fontes and Levada do Caldeirão Verde are not reachable by public transport, but served by various tour companies, although that often…
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Funchal · International · FNC
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Island capital and largest city in Madeira, home to tourist resorts, gorgeous panoramas, and local color.
town, home to one of the only working sugarcane mills / rum distilleries on Madeira.
The "chamber of the sea lions" is a town near Funchal.
second biggest city on Madeira. Includes:
beach village in the northeastern corner of the island
a separate island to the northeast
city and home of the Madeira airport
town, home to its colorful historic thatched houses
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