Aesthetically, Madeira is without a flaw: To call it picturesque would be an understatement. Its lush vegetation, sensationally exotic blooms, tropical fruits, pointy roofed thatched cottages and preened-to-perfection gardens defy anyone to resist its heart-clutching beauty.
To make the most of your Madeira tour, put on some comfortable shoes, grab some binoculars and walk. Feel on top of the world on Madeira's highest point Pico Ruivo and appreciate the stunning scenery or sharpen your senses in the sub tropical Laurisilva Forest. Home to birds of paradise, magnolias and the unique Madeiran orchid, it will leave no doubt as to why it has recently been made a World Heritage Site.
- Madeira's beauty extends to its surrounding sea. In the summer months, visiting Fin and Sei whales may be spotted as well as wandering sea birds.
- See Madeira from above. Go on the Botanical Garden cable car for a memorable fourteen-minute panoramic trip with amazing views of Funchal Bay and the River of Joao Gomes.