Madeira: the island of eternal spring, adrenaline and aromatic wine
Madeira Island is a place with incredible mountain views, a huge selection of interesting routes, a comfortable climate all year round, a safe airport and delicious local Madeira wine, which has been produced here for over 400 years. According to the results of the Condé Nast Traveller 2024 awards, Madeira was the absolute winner in the nomination "The Best Islands in the World"
🌎 Geography
Madeira is a volcanic island located in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to Portugal. It is located approximately 1,000 km from mainland Portugal and, although it is in Europe, it is only 600 km from the coast of Morocco.
🏝 The archipelago consists of four main islands:
- Madeira is the largest and main island;
- Porto Santo – known for its long sandy beaches;
- Desertash and Selvagensh are two uninhabited islands.
✈️Airports in Madeira
The island has one international airport, Funchal Airport, located near the capital, Funchal. The airport is famous for its difficult location: the runway is partly on an artificial platform that extends over the ocean. It is often called one of the most dangerous airports in the world, but experienced pilots successfully provide comfortable flights.
The archipelago also has an airport on the island of Porto Santo – Porto Santo Airport, which serves local flights.
☀️ Climate
Madeira has a comfortable climate all year round - the average temperature varies from 18°C in winter to 25°C in summer, making the island ideal for a holiday in any season.
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