Islands of Portugal Travel Tips
The Islands of Portugal, including the Azores and Madeira Island, offer up a leisurely pace of life, dreamy lagoons, and friendly locals. In other words, they are ideal vacation spots.
Located in the Atlantic, the Azores are made up of nine islands (all of volcanic origin) that vary in size but all offer charming villages and serene environs. Madeira Island is famed for its wine, striking scenery and a New Year's Eve with spectacular fireworks.
Islands of Portugal Suggested Itineraries
South of Portugal, 320 mi (515 km) off the coast of North Africa, lies one of the jewels of the Portuguese Islands – Madeira. Famous for its wine, it also has year-round mild temperatures and ... Continue Reading »
Madeira has Year Round Sunshine
If the approaching winter is beginning to scare you, you can always head for Madeira. This island in Portugal sits in the Atlantic Ocean on about the same latitude as Casablanca in Morocco, hence ... Continue Reading »
Monte Palace Tropical Garden on Madeira
Some places are just magical and this is one of them. Overlooking the Atlantic and the city of Funchal in the Islands of Portugal , the Monte Palace and its Tropical Garden are a must-see. This is ... Continue Reading »
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