Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Once the last stop for explorers like Christopher Columbus and ...

‘A man’s culture is essentially the sum of his memories,’ wrote José Manuel Melim Mendes in his bilingual book Memories of Porto Santo and Madeira. If so, the collective mental culture of Madeira ...

Why did we choose Madeira over mainland Portugal? In this video, we explain the factors that made Madeira our top retirement choice: safety (Portugal ranks among the safest countries in the world), ...

Madeira, Portugal, a subtropical island off the coast of northwestern Africa, has an unfortunate reputation as the domain of tourists. And, well, it’s not entirely inaccurate; as a jumping-off point ...

Off the coast of Portugal, a tranquil Atlantic island offers golden sands, dramatic cliffs, cobbled streets, and maritime history that rivals Madeira.

From cliffside landings and waterfall hikes to world-class wine, Madeira is Portugal’s island escape you didn’t know you needed. Flying into Madeira, Portugal’s lush volcanic island off the coast of ...

The 'Hawaii of Europe' - home to black-sand beaches, volcanic landscapes and a sub-tropical climate - has been named the world's top trending destination for 2026. Madeira, an Atlantic archipelago ...

European cruise industry gathering in Funchal, Madeira to advance policy dialogue, sustainability, and regional development.