Madeira, Volcanic archipelago in Atlantic Ocean, Portugal
The mountainous landscape rises from sea level to Mount Pico Ruivo at 1,862 meters, featuring steep cliffs and deep valleys across the region.
Portuguese sailors discovered the uninhabited islands in 1419, establishing settlements and developing agricultural systems that transformed the dense forests into cultivated land.
The traditional levada irrigation channels extend for 2,500 kilometers across the islands, distributing water from northern mountains to southern agricultural fields.
The airport of Funchal manages direct flights from European capitals, while multiple ferry connections link Porto Santo island with the main territory.
The Laurel forest contains plant species from the Tertiary period that disappeared from continental Europe during glacial periods.
Location: Portugal
Inception: 1976
Capital city: Funchal
Part of: Portuguese Islands
Address: Madeira, Portugal
Website: https://madeira.gov.pt
GPS coordinates: 32.75000,-17.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:13
Explore the essential natural and cultural sites of the island of Madeira, highlighting its lush botanical gardens, spectacular viewpoints offering breathtaking panoramas, majestic mountains, as well as unique geological formations bearing witness to the fascinating history of the island.
CR7 Museum
14.3 km
Mercado dos Lavradores
14.4 km
Casas de Santana
12.6 km
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
12.5 km
Pico Ruivo
5.4 km
Cabo Girão
10.4 km
Pico do Arieiro
6.9 km
Praia da Calheta
17 km
Belmond Reid's Palace
14.1 km
Quinta do Monte
12 km
Madeira Botanical Garden
13.8 km
Funchal Cable Car
12.5 km
Cathedral of Funchal
14.2 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte
12.3 km
São Vicente Caves
6.6 km
Ponta de São Lourenço
28.1 km
Cristo Rei
18.7 km
Centro Desportivo da Madeira
8.1 km
Levada das 25 Fontes
11.9 km
Basket Carts of Monte
12.3 km
Casino da Madeira
14.2 km
Achada do Teixeira
7.6 km
Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute
12.4 km
Teleférico do Jardim Botânico da Madeira
12.5 km
Cascata dos Anjos
12.8 km
Calheta beach
16.7 km
Parque Temático da Madeira
12.2 km
Praia Formosa
13 kmReviews
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