Planning a trip to Funchal, Madeira and looking for the perfect place to stay? My accommodation guide will help you choose the best Funchal hotel or other lodging for your needs. Last updated April 2026 Funchal, the charming capital city of Madeira, is known for its stunning landscapes and gardens,Read More →
Funchal is much more than a cruise port or somewhere to base yourself while exploring Madeira. Between the tropical gardens, historic old town, museums, markets, cable cars and boat trips, you could easily spend two or three days here without getting bored. If you’ve only got one day in Funchal,Read More →
Wondering what to do in Madeira? This guide highlights some of the island’s most memorable places to visit beyond the capital, Funchal. The subtropical climate of Madeira makes it mostly green and beautiful with an abundance of flowers, which is just one of the things I love about it. ItsRead More →
Madeira has dozens of spectacular walking trails, but not all of them involve mountain scrambling, vertigo-inducing ridges or eight-hour hikes. If you’re looking for easy Madeira walks, these are the ones I’d recommend based on my own experience. They range from a flat 3 km levada walk to a coupleRead More →
Updated 4th February 2026 Choosing where to stay in Madeira can make or break your trip. I’ve travelled around the island several times, staying in different parts of Funchal and along the south and north coasts, and I know how much your base affects what you can realistically see andRead More →
Madeira island’s dramatic landscape was created by volcanic eruptions around 890,000 years ago. As you explore its peaks, valleys and craters, you’ll see plenty of evidence of this in the form of striated cliffs, undulating folds formed by lava flows, hardened bubbles in the rocks and black sand beaches. You can even goRead More →
Narrowing down the selection of idyllic locations for romantic getaways in Portugal has been a tough job. There’s just so much choice! To keep it simple, I’ve highlighted places for every region in Portugal where you and your sweetheart can feel the love and not just on Valentine’s Day. Table ofRead More →
Our Portugal golf travel expert, Andy Waple, is back with some more helpful insights. This time, the focus is on the Madeira golf scene and a quick overview of the three Azores golf courses. Over to Andy… The mainland is undoubtedly the greatest draw for travelling golfers wishing to experienceRead More →
I know that many of you enjoy getting away from the hustle and bustle of cities to explore picturesque villages and I’ve shared many of my favourite villages in Portugal with you over the years. In anticipation of a public vote on the best villages in Portugal, I decided to roundRead More →
