All the keys to discovering the island of Madeira in a few days
A colorful, concise, and ultra-practical guide for a short stay on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
All the main sites explained: the old town of Funchal, the Monte hill overlooking Funchal, the parks and botanical gardens, the quintas (Madeiran residences from the 17th and 18th centuries), the levadas and veredas...
Recently, in Funchal, the Convento de Santa Clara has been opened to the public, a unique experience in a 15th-century convent decorated with beautiful Hispano-Moresque tiles from Seville.
A section dedicated to hiking along the Levadas, an astonishing network of canals that allows you to travel throughout the interior of this mountainous island.
A breakdown of the island by major area (the seaside south, the wild north, the interior to be discovered on foot) with a focus on the must-see sites, a suggested itinerary, the best experiences and places to eat, have a drink, go out or go shopping.
Suggestions for themed routes and itineraries, on foot or by car: a tour of eastern Madeira by car (through spectacular landscapes), a walk along the Funchal seafront, etc.
A chapter dedicated to Porto Santo, with practical information for organizing a getaway to this island located 40 km northwest of Madeira, and a presentation of its main sites and attractions.
A selection of beaches and natural pools, fishing villages, gardens, wineries (to learn all about the famous Madeira wine), cable cars to enjoy the viewpoints...
Focus on ways to travel responsibly, with children, on accessibility, on accommodation... Also essential Portuguese vocabulary
Numerous maps and a detachable plan of the island with the main sites.
