For the summer vacations, nothing better than discovery new destinations of Portugal! One of the most desired places of the season is the Madeira Island, a small Portuguese paradise nestled among the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. Of volcanic origin, the region has a mix bag of natural beauties like mountains, valleys and cliffs. Hard to resist, isn’t it? Check it out 5 unique experiences to live on the island!
Dolphins and whales watching
No aquariums or zoos, on the island dolphins and whales swim freely around the waters that surround the island. That is, just a boat trip to see them up close in their natural habitat, playing and splashing water out there.
Swimming in natural pools
Nothing more delicious for a summer trip than beautiful baths in natural pools, and because of its rugged and mountainous geography the Island has in some points of the coast natural pools formed by rocks, where the sea enters naturally. The scenery is stunning, with crystal clear waters and the ocean in the background, and swimming in one of them is an unforgettable experience.
Explore an iconic forest
On the island is located the Laurissilva Forest, which only exists in the islands of this region of the Atlantic and is extremely rich. The ideal is to take the time to unravel it! Do trails and take your time to meet not only the lauraceous, trees that gave the name to the forest, but also rivers, lakes and unforgettable landscapes.
Find out how one of the most famous wines in the world is made
Madeira wine is famous throughout the world for its high alcohol level, excellent quality and longevity. So why not organize a tour to some of the wine producers, learn how it is made and make a wine tasting?
Adventure in caves
Almost 900 thousand years ago, the volcanic activities of the region formed a subterranean course of almost a kilometer on the island of Madeira: the St Vincent Caves. These caves are extremely interesting points on the Island, besides the incredible visual, the walk through the caves explains how the archipelago was originated.
