The island of Madeira is packed with diverse landscapes and a wide range of activities. To make the most of this richness, it helps to know where you absolutely should go. This selection of seven must ...

BEFORE touching down at Cristiano Ronaldo airport, I feared the only thing hip in Madeira would be the “replacements”. Aside from the local golden boy, dessert wine and cake, all I knew about Portugal ...

The island of Madeira is an oasis in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a place where mountains dip beneath the waves, forests give way to beaches and towns are alive with old-world charm and a cultural history ...

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with a Singaporean chef-owner about how to best explore a Portuguese island, where he’s based. Sophian Hoe, co-founder of Makan Madeira a fusion ...

Wherever you are in Madeira, wilderness is never far away. The island rising from the Atlantic, 17 degrees west of Greenwich, comprises a compelling mix of rock, forest and seascapes – best ...

So, how was the landing?" asks the smiling passport control officer. I'm not used to such cheerful welcomes at immigration and certainly not to questions like that. But we've just arrived at what's ...

One of Portugal’s greenest sunshine outposts, this nature-rich retreat is one of the few destinations still in the UK’s official travel corridor, which means that – providing you test negative for ...