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Funchal, the capital city of the Madeira archipelago, has been recognised in a report released by the European Environment Agency as one of Europe’s leading cities when it comes to air quality and ...

Despite its tiny size, Madeira is criss-crossed by thousands of miles of water channels. As these lavadas run through the Portuguese island, so does life — green and bursting. Nature is everywhere in ...

‘A man’s culture is essentially the sum of his memories,’ wrote José Manuel Melim Mendes in his bilingual book Memories of Porto Santo and Madeira. If so, the collective mental culture of Madeira ...

A waiter serves afternoon tea on the terrace at Reid's Palace Hotel, Funchal. Churchill and George Bernard Show were both guests here. Jerome takes time out to enjoy the splendour of this island ...

Robin is a Scottish travel writer, blogger and broadcaster with over 30 years of experience. He is the author of more than 30 travel books, and has travelled to and written about over 100 countries ...

On a spectacular rocky outcrop in the mid-Atlantic, nature, history and culture converge to form a fascinating destination. This month, Madeira joins the "no-frills" map, with easyJet flights from ...

Madeira Island started to feel the atmosphere of the World Para Swimming Championships on Thursday (9 June) when Team Portugal joined a press conference to promote the event at the Funchal City Hall.

Flying into Funchal Airport in Madeira, the beauty and versatility of this island become immediately obvious. The plane hovers over its mossy mountains dotted with picturesque terracotta-roofed houses ...

The Madeira capital Funchal is the latest city break destination announced by tour operator and airline Jet2. A range of three- to five-star hotel rooms are on sale through Jet2CityBreaks for Winter ...

A charming European city known for its scenic beauty, mild subtropical climate and rich cultural heritage has been named "one of the best" city breaks on the continent. Funchal, the capital and ...