I first came to Madeira in the year 2000. Downhill fast: Basket weaving through the traffic In third place: another experience you’re only going to find in Madeira: a gravity-assisted descent via a wheelless wicker car. Seven heaven: one of the all-time football greats Completing the five – it’s number 7, as featured by the island’s favourite son. But even …
Being on holiday is all about indulgence and relaxation. City at the edge of the world: Funchal old town Reid’s Palace Hotel When Madeira was first settled in the early 15th century, the island was the edge of the known world. One aspect of the island’s culture for which many visitors quickly develop a taste is the fortified wine, known …
