How to get there: You can take bus 56, 103 or 138 from Funchal. Travel anywhere in Madeira, but especially the south and you’ll see rows and rows of banana trees. It’s the island’s most ...

Madeira can certainly be an indulgent escape, but the island also excels at family-friendly adventure. Top marks to Cabo Girão Skywalk, for rendering the kids near-silent for several minutes as they ...

The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest and is believed to be 90% primary forest. It ...