Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)

Madeira is a paradise on earth. The once volcanic islands create lush and beautiful mountains. The main city on the island - Funchal - is home to 300,000 people whose homes cascade down the hillside into the Atlantic Ocean. Breathtaking, stunning, and one of the most pleasant places you can visit in all of Europe. The city of Funchal is a mix of colonial style architecture (more typical of Brazil than Portugal) and modern pockets dedicated to the tourism industry. Regardless of where you find yourself, you'll find a beautiful view of the mountains. This guide is perfect to see the main sites of Funchal. Whether you are stopping on a cruise and only have a day, you are adding a few days on the island to a trip to Portugal, or you are just going for the weekend, this guide provides a bunch of the highlights to be seen in and around the city.

Welcome to your ultimate guide to an unforgettable road trip across Madeira, a lush and mountainous island in the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its dramatic landscapes, picturesque coastal towns, and rich cultural heritage, Madeira offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation This guide will take you through winding mountain roads, charming villages, and breathtaking viewpoints, ensuring you experience the best of what this Portuguese paradise has to offer. From the vibrant capital, Funchal, to the serene Laurisilva forest, get ready to discover the hidden gems and must-see attractions that make Madeira a top destination for road trip enthusiasts. This guide includes: - introductory note - places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues, urban spaces, parks and natural attractions, mountain walks, beaches and others) - restaurants, coffeeshops and sweets spots Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

🇬🇧& 🇩🇪 GUIDE ⤵️ Welcome to Madeira - the Pearl of the Atlantic! Called the “Hawaii of Europe”, this versatile island offers a combination of everything that fills a traveler's heart: From lush hills to spectacular coastal landscapes, the island offers a variety of breathtaking natural beauty. Experience the rich culture, exotic food and the hospitality of its people. Whether hiking along the levadas, relaxing days on golden beaches or adventures in the crystal clear waters - Madeira has something for everyone! 🌴🌺 ℹ️ This guide includes: - 100+ must see places & highlights - all hiking trails & their starting points - each with a short description, picture & exact address - useful tips, websites & phone numbers for your visit - low budget / budget friendly places - hidden gems, photo locations & the best restaurants 🌺 With this guide your dream vacation on Madeira will become your greatest adventure! —————————————————————————— Willkommen auf Madeira – der Perle des Atlantiks! Diese vielseitige Insel, die auch als „Hawaii Europas“ bezeichnet wird, bietet eine Kombination aus allem, was das Herz eines Reisenden höher schlagen lässt: Von üppigen Hügeln bis hin zu spektakulären Küstenlandschaften bietet die Insel eine Vielfalt atemberaubender Naturschönheiten. Erlebe die reiche Kultur, das exotische Essen und die Gastfreundschaft der Menschen. Ob Wandern entlang der Levadas, erholsame Tage an goldenen Stränden oder Abenteuer im kristallklaren Wasser – Madeira hat für jeden etwas zu bieten! 🌴🌺 ℹ️ Dieser Reiseführer enthält: - 100+ Orte und Highlights, die man gesehen haben muss - alle Wanderwege und ihre Ausgangspunkte - jeweils mit kurzer Beschreibung, Bild und genauer Adresse - nützliche Tipps, Websites und Telefonnummern für deinen Besuch - Low-Budget-/Budgetfreundliche Orte - Geheimtipps, Foto-Locations und die besten Restaurants 🌺 Mit diesem Reiseführer wird dein Traumurlaub auf Madeira zu deinem größten Abenteuer!