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Popular holiday island introduces pay-to-walk charges on 30 hiking routes

Tourists visiting Madeira face €50 fines if they dodge hiking trail surcharge

Advnture · Nov 4, 2024

Fires rage for eighth day on Portuguese tourist island as EU sends help

The Atlantic island of Madeira has been on alert for high temperatures and risk of wildfires for days

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

Exploring Madeira’s hidden gems: bucket-list views, culture and cuisine

Independent culture and lifestyle writer Ellie Muir shares her adventures and culinary highlights from exploring the stunning Portuguese island of Madeira

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

10 best winter hiking holidays in Europe for snowshoeing, winter sun and mountain climbs

From trekking the foothills of Mont Blanc to snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park, here are some of the best European trails to tread this winter

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Win an unforgettable 7-night stay at Porto Mare Hotel in Madeira

Relax in the lap of subtropical luxury at this beautiful 4-star property

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Simon Calder’s Madeiran highlights: Discover this stunning island’s must-dos

From volcanic saltwater pools to wicker ‘cars’ and a certain superstar footballer, Simon picks out his favourite Madeira experiences

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Off-grid adventures: discover the diverse, dramatic landscapes of Madeira

From natural amphitheatres to sky-high sea views and wilderness pathways, Madeira is the perfect place to immerse yourself in nature. Here Simon Calder shares a day of discovery

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Simon Calder discovers an irresistible food scene in and around the archipelago’s capital

If you don’t arrive in Madeira with an appetite, you will soon acquire one. Few people enjoy eating and drinking more than I do, which makes Madeira a very happy place for me.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Simon Calder visits the alluring North Atlantic archipelago in search of adventure

A natural playground rising from the ocean: that sums up Madeira. Holidaymakers have long converged on the island in search of warmth, relaxation and indulgence. Increasingly, though, this Atlantic fragment is a destination for seekers of adventure.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

9 best Portugal holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one

Must-visit destinations in this sublime slice of the Iberian Peninsula

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023