The island of Madeira has once again been named Europe’s Leading Island Destination by the World Travel Awards.
This accolade makes it the fifth time that the Portuguese territory, located in the Atlantic, has been recognised with this title.
On the same latitude as Morocco, and with some of the most striking landscapes in Europe, akin to far-flung destinations such as Brazil, the Atlantic archipelago has a sub-tropical climate and dramatic mountainous terrain.
Madeira has a unique eco-system and is one of the few places where banana trees grow next to vineyards.
In 1999 the archipelago was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and five areas have been declared nature reserves.
The diverse and beautiful landscape invites nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike to experience a multitude of activities including hiking, canyoning, trail-running through the mountains, scuba diving and rock climbing.
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