Madeira has been ranked as the top island in Europe for the 10th consecutive year at the European Gala of the World Travel Awards. In addition to the Madeira Promotion Association was named the best tourism entity in Europe. This popular island group has also been rated as one of the safest vacation destinations in the entire world!
It is situated in the Atlantic Ocean about 560 km (560 miles) from the coast of Morocco. The island is the largest in the archipelago, covering 309 square miles or 801 km. Porto Santo is its neighbor and also inhabited. It has the best beaches.
Funchal, the capital of Portugal’s autonomous region of the islands chain, is located in the city.
Madeira, the island of eternal spring, has temperatures that hover around 70 degrees Fahrenheit between December and April. The rest of the time the temperature is in the 80-degree range. Around Funchal, the climate is drier. The northern part of Madeira receives more rain between October and April. During the cold winters in Europe, many Europeans travel to Madeira.
Madeira is the most famous wine from this picturesque resort. Along with sugarcane, the island produces bananas and tropical fruits. Madeira’s economic growth is largely based on tourism. Many hotels and condominiums are open to visitors all year round. The northern part of Madeira is rural. However, the southern region around Funchal has excellent accommodations, restaurants and entertainment.
