Madeira Island is a Portuguese unsung destination, especially when compared to world destinations such as the Canary Islands, the Greek Isles and the Azores. However, it is becoming increasingly ...

Earlier this year, I turned on my laptop and was blown away by a new desktop background: one of those wallpaper photos that Microsoft magically puts on your screen. It was a picture of a narrow ...

Madeira, a volcanic Portuguese island in the Atlantic off northwest Africa, is a haven of dramatic landscapes. It has long attracted adventure tourists due to its diverse routes - from coastal walks ...

Madeira has long been a holiday favourite for travellers looking for sunshine, seaside resorts and stunning natural surroundings. But in peak season, the island is often overwhelmed with visitors who ...

In some respects, Madeira has transformed within a generation. Located in the subtropical waters off northwest Africa, the Portuguese autonomous region was gifted a network of long-awaited highways ...

Madeira is forging a reputation, for incredible mountain bike trails One of South Africa’s best riders, has been exploring the Portuguese island And this video, shows him riding one of the most ...

Ghostly shapes jittered in the pre-dawn darkness; all was quiet save for waves crashing into the natural seaside pools. But this was no time for a swim. My trainers were laced. I was going for a run.

Before I've even turned the key to ignite its asthmatic engine, I know the Fiat Panda I'm picking up in Funchal, Madeira, is the worst rental car I've ever had. It has no hubcaps, no functioning radio ...

The island’s ‘beautiful’ hiking trails are one of its biggest draws (Picture: Getty Images) With its rough mountains, lush slopes and breathtaking natural scenery, Madeira is a mecca for hiking lovers ...