Madeira, Portugal - Madeira is another spectacular island adorning Portugal’s naturally gifted landscape. There are chains of mountains, deep ravines, sea cliffs and remnants of erstwhile subtropical rainforests (some of which have been designated as UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites) that lend Madeira the distinction of being an ecologically diverse Island. The fascinating biodiversity apart, Madeira is also known for its famous wine and the gastronomy extravaganza-The Madeira Gourmet Festival. The island has ingeniously preserved the cultural glory of tiny ethnic Portuguese communities, who live peacefully amidst Madeira’s touristy chaos. Madeira is raw, pristine, sports a deep-rooted culture and is completely fuss free-what you see on this untouched retreat is what you get.

All the restaurants and hotels that I reviewed at Madeira turned out to be fantastic. For more information read my reviews of Choupana Hills Resort-a relaxed place offering great service, and Reid’s Palace Hotel-an elegant Edwardian Baroque property nestled in a brilliant location. O Barqueiro Marisqueira served amazing seafood and Ristorante Villa Cipriani was a super overall dining experience.

Madeira, Portugal - Madeira is another spectacular island adorning Portugal’s naturally gifted landscape. There are chains of mountains, deep ravines, sea cliffs and remnants of erstwhile subtropical rainforests (some of which have been designated as UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites) that lend Madeira the distinction of being an ecologically diverse Island. The fascinating biodiversity apart, Madeira is also known for its famous wine and the gastronomy extravaganza-The Madeira Gourmet Festival. The island has ingeniously preserved the cultural glory of tiny ethnic Portuguese communities, who live peacefully amidst Madeira’s touristy chaos. Madeira is raw, pristine, sports a deep-rooted culture and is completely fuss free-what you see on this untouched retreat is what you get.

All the restaurants and hotels that I reviewed at Madeira turned out to be fantastic. For more information read my reviews of Choupana Hills Resort-a relaxed place offering great service, and Reid’s Palace Hotel-an elegant Edwardian Baroque property nestled in a brilliant location. O Barqueiro Marisqueira served amazing seafood and Ristorante Villa Cipriani was a super overall dining experience.