Madeira is known as The Pearl of the Atlantic and it is a small archipelago that belongs to Portugal and has two inhabited islands: Porto Santo and Madeira , as well as three small ones that are not inhabited and are called Desert Islands. Together they form the Autonomous Region of Madeira , and are less than 400 kilometers from the island of Tenerife and about 850 from Lisbon. They are islands of volcanic origin and with a beautiful mountainous landscape. They live thanks to tourism, since it is one of the largest tourist destinations in Europe and receives visitors during all times of the year since the climate is very mild.
If you are going to travel to Madeira you should visit its capital, Funchal , which is on the south coast and its climate throughout the year is around 20ºC, except in summer when it rises a lot although it does not usually reach 30, the truth is that the weather is very stable and neither notes excessive heat in summer nor cold in winter. The places of interest in Madeira are, mainly, the Botanical Garden of Madeira , the Cathedral and the Museum of Sacred Art , although there are other beautiful places such as the Mercado dos Lavradores, the Municipal Garden of San Francisco or its historic center.
If you are going to spend a few days in Madeira, the truth is that you can visit several cities, so in addition to Madeira you can visit Porto Santo, Machico, Cámara de Lobos, Santa and Santa Cruz, the most important cities of the archipelago as well as the capital. In Porto Santo you can enjoy a lunar landscape that is a real joy, as well as the beach or Pico de Castelo , where a small fortress is built. In addition to the wonderful landscapes, in Madeira you can enjoy exquisite gastronomy.