Madeira

region | 2024-04-07

Madeira surprised me with a storm and a bumpy landing, but it was a truly unforgettable experience. Respect to pilots. Everything else was smooth sailing, like the sensual charm of Portugal itself. Obviously, a few days aren’t enough to explore all the levadas (water channels), villages, restaurants, museums, and hiking trails. I believe it would take years to see it all! But this trip gave me a taste, and I can definitely recommend Madeira to anyone. It’s a fantastic place, and I’d be happy to return anytime. This time Madeira Became the Perfect Addition to my Mid-Atlantic Islands trip

Touchdown in Caniçal! Hoping my landing is smoother than this photo.
Beach alert! Who knew Machico, Madeira, had such a beautiful beach?
Igreja da Boaventura / Igreja de Santa Quitéria: Dazzling in blue, a masterpiece of Portuguese azulejo art.
Rooftop security system is on duty.
Tranquil village of Boaventura.
Ilhéu preto’s fury – atlantic waves crash against the rugged islet.
Ilhéu Vermelho translates to “Red Islet”.
Vistas from elevated viewpoints.
São Vicente, Madeira, where I tried to take a shortcut to Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra.
Capelinha de Nossa Senhora de Fátima tower.
Ponta do Poiso with the town of Seixal in the background.
Waterfall from Véu da Noiva viewpoint.
North coast.
Looking east from Seixal.
Praja da Laje from Seixal
Ribeira da Jonela Mouth and Ilhéu Mole
Coast clifs with Ilhéu Mole
From left to right – Ilhéus da Rib, Ilheuzinho, and Ilhéu da Ruama.
Ilhéu Mole and Porto Moniz with natural volcanic pools.
Madeira’s northernmost slopes.
Typical green terraces.
Awe-inspiring cliffs from Miraduroi do Ponta da Ladeira.
Achadas da Cruz village.
Some areas tangled with vines.
Camouflage masterclass.
Ponta do Pargo lighthouse.
Madeira’s east coast cliffs in all their glory.