At Monte, a fashionable hill town in Madeira, are the magnificent gardens that surround the chateau-like Monte Palace.

This open market is a hive of activity, noise, color and high-energy, where you can buy any of Madeira's specialties from fresh fish and vegetables to exotic flowers and local crafts. Purchase tropical fruits, vegetables and spices on the upper floor; fish and meat are for sale on the lower floor.

Take a worthwhile trip to the Botanic Gardens in Funchal on the island of Madeira.  Why is it worth seeing?  The gardens are very walkable and don't require a great deal of time to cover.  The...

This "Manor Estate of the Crosses" museum is considered one of the most prestigious and well-kept museums of Madeira, which houses a splendid collection of silver, filigree and antiques that were part of a private collection of John Wetzler, a Czech citizen who lived on Madeira.

This 18th-century church, a pilgrimage site, is located in the picturesque village of Monte.

Housed in a former bishop's palace, this museum houses an extensive collection of masterpieces by Flemish artists from the 15th and 16th centuries.

A visit to Portugal's magnificent cathedral, dating from the 1400s, is a must-see during a tour of Funchal.

The wine tour at the St. Francis Wine Lodge is recommended - it's fun and educational.

The Madeira Story Centre is a spectacular interactive museum. Here you will find a wealth of information of the Archipelago’s History, from its volcanic origins to seaplanes, from the Discoveries to...

Garden enthusiasts should look no further than this superb estate, owned by the prominent Blandy family, and the surrounding Blandy's Garden, which is one of the most beautiful parks on Madeira.

This busy and vibrant boulevard is home to many seafood restaurants and outdoor cafes with waterfront views.

Thus lovely city park is a perfect place for a walk or just simply to people-watch.

Housed in the old residence of the Count of Carvalhal, this museum's mission is to collect and store important information about the flora and fauna of Madeira through its wide collection of many marine-type species and geological samples from the region.

A functional replica of the Columbus' ship.