Madeira has a food culture that's entirely distinct from mainland Portugal and almost completely invisible to tourists who ...

Madeira offers one of Portugal’s most dramatic island landscapes, from volcanic peaks and ancient forests to black sand beaches, cliffside waterfalls, and coastal villages. This travel guide explores ...

The international press was plastered last March with photos from the Portuguese islands of Madeira. At a renaming ceremony for Funchal Airport, authorities revealed a distinctly unflattering bust of ...

The Portuguese island of Madeira, located some 320 miles off the coast of Morocco, is famous for three exports: its eponymous fortified wine, Madeira cake, and Cristiano Ronaldo. For fans of the ...

Madeira has everything you could want for an adventure-filled holiday. The beautiful archipelago boasts impressive mountainous landscapes, charming towns and colourful buildings, heaps of history, ...

My first taste of Madeira was a Sercial style, estimated to have come from the early 1800s. It was sweet and sour with a distinct nuttiness, layered with a saturated flavor of apricot jam and just a ...

The perfect holiday on Madeira, Portugal’s paradise island Our expert guide to a short break in Madeira, from exploring quaint city streets to walking lush hiking trails Gift this article free ...

Given that it’s barely 6am, the sun hasn’t yet risen, and we’re the only two souls on this volcanic black beach on the northern coast of Madeira, it’s impressive that my travel companion, British ...

Madeira has reaffirmed its status as one of Europe’s most exciting food destinations at the second Michelin Guide Portugal gala, held on February 25th. Three restaurants retained their esteemed ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...