It is said that Madeira is a paradise for adventurous walkers. We can only agree. If you want to lounge by the sea on the beach, don’t come here. Madeira is all about mountains, heights, steep hills, adventure and most importantly, fun. So I’ll unpack that for you right at the start. Levadas are the island’s biggest attraction, but they’re not for people who suffer from vertigo from heights. Unfortunately, I found myself to be one of them, and I was cheering quite a bit at the beginning. But that doesn’t mean you should skip them during your stay. Don’t …
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MADEIRA: EUROPEAN HAWAII OR THE ISLAND OF ENDLESS SPRING
Madeira is known as the island of eternal spring, levadas, flowers, stunning mountains and knee-devastating treks almost to the clouds, unique wine and an even more unique airport. In short, welcome to the pearl of the Atlantic, or if you prefer, the Hawaii of Europe! It is truly an amazing island that is not just for everyone. Especially not for the giddy. 🙂 Madeira was my traveller’s dream, mainly because a lot of my friends visited it and all of them talked about it to the word. I put off visiting it indefinitely, because some of the photos made me …