This video explores why the Funchal Christmas Market is increasingly regarded as one of the best in Europe. It highlights the market’s unique blend of traditional crafts, local flavors, and immersive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Once the last stop for explorers like Christopher Columbus and ...

Funchal, the capital of Madeira, has emerged as one of Portugal’s most desirable markets for American buyers. From the historic charm of Sé and Santa Maria Maior to the modern appeal of São Martinho ...

Madeira, Portugal, a subtropical island off the coast of northwestern Africa, has an unfortunate reputation as the domain of tourists. And, well, it’s not entirely inaccurate; as a jumping-off point ...

In 1419, when Portuguese seafarers happened on an uninhabited island in the North Atlantic, around 500 miles off the African coast, they were awed by the dense covering of greenery. Even today, after ...

On a spectacular rocky outcrop in the mid-Atlantic, nature, history and culture converge to form a fascinating destination. This month, Madeira joins the "no-frills" map, with easyJet flights from ...

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