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Madeira Islands, Portugal

Madeira Islands, Portugal

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Madeira Islands, Portugal

Madeira Islands, Portugal

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1. Pico do Arieiro

Mountains

The summit has changed over the years when the old restaurant/hotel was replaced by the new café/shop (and a small…

2. 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco

Hiking Trails

Imagine a giant horseshoe-like cavern with more than two dozen fresh water springs emerging from its embrace and…

3. Monte Palace Madeira

Gardens

Lush plantations featuring Agapanthus, Ferns, Crocosmia and Hydrangea macrophylia grow from the acidic volcanic rock…

4. Telefericos da Madeira

Trams

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The plaque marks the 430 anniversary of the town of Monte.

5. Pico Ruivo

Mountains

by lennywinstonlennon

... of the wainwright’s in the Lake District in the uk we took it upon ourselves to tackle the highest peak in Madeira.

6. Faja dos Padres

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The views of the cliff are amazing from the beach and we saw dolphins too.

7. Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

Bodies of Water

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Ideally you need the sunshine and when it is shining its fabulous to swim in sea water splashed by the incoming waves...

8. Cabo Girao

Lookouts • Geologic Formations

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Glass platform on one of the highest points on Madeira enables you to enjoy the scenic and far-reaching views on Made...

9. Levada Caldeirao Verde

Points of Interest & Landmarks

10. Levada do Risco

Hiking Trails

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Easy route, almost flat road, but first you need to reach the starting point.

11. Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio

Lookouts

Open now

by Crazyredpepper

After the hike stop for a little exploration of the trout farm and a bite to eat before moving on.

12. Parque de Santa Catarina

Parks

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The park is located downtown Funchal and is overwieving the ocean.

13. Praia de Garajau

Beaches

... the beach you can either walk down the winding road, dive and "try" and park or simply head down on the cable car.

14. Palheiro Gardens

Gardens

Topiary, roses,herbaceous borders and vast lily ponds complete with frogs!

15. Ponta de São Lourenço

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Great walk with spectacular scenery and lovely wild flowers.

16. Botanical Garden Cable Car

Trams

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A large aviary at the bottom with many rare breeds.

17. Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau

Points of Interest & Landmarks

We saw the statue as part of a tour and were impressed, there are fantastic views along the coast and the cable car d...

18. Laurissilva Forest

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests

19. Blandy's Wine Lodge

Historic Sites • Wineries & Vineyards

In an old monastery, Madeira's oldest Madeira Wine Company, run by english Blandy family, you get to see the great 9000…

20. Igreja Paroquial de Santa Isabel

Churches & Cathedrals

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Don't forget to put a couple of euro in the collection for taking pictures, the cemetery next door is equally as peac...

21. Sao Vicente Caves

Caverns & Caves

An interesting guided tour into volcanic caves, during which you learn about the origin of Madeira.

22. Madeira Botanical Garden

Gardens

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The gardens are actually a Series of different terraced gardens, linked by pathways and plenty of thoughtfully placed…

23. São Salvador Church

Churches & Cathedrals

24. CR7 Museum

Speciality Museums

It's full of awards, medals, cups (both real and replicas), balls and shirts significant in CR's dazzling career.

25. Santa Maria Street

Scenic Walking Areas

Rua Santa Maria is one of Funchal’s oldest streets and somehow manages to combine modern, brightly coloured doorways…

26. Santana

Historic Sites

... were disappointed that one of the typical houses were not left as a traditional house, rather than a gift type shop.

27. Capelinha N. S. Fatima

Lookouts • Churches & Cathedrals

28. Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte

Churches & Cathedrals

Open now

Inside, in a sombre casket behind bars, lies the body of Charles 1 - last emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

29. Barbeito Madeira

Wineries & Vineyards

by KatharinaKn65

We had the opportunity to taste 8 different wines, ranging from the low to medium to the 100-Euro range.

30. Calheta Beach

Beaches

A small beach but cheap sunbeds and close proximity to Calheta Beach Hotel and a nearby bar.

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