Madeira, Portugal

Madeira, Portugal

Destination Inspiration

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Often

known

as

the

"Hawaii

of

Europe",

Madeira,

Portugal

is

one

of

the

most

beautiful

and

yet

somehow

underrated

destinations

in

the

world!



Known

for

its

breathtaking

landscapes,

bucket-list

trails,

and

world-renowned

wine,

Madeira

offers

a

perfect

blend

of

adventure

and

relaxation.

It's

an

ideal

getaway

for

both

nature

lovers

and

those

looking

to

unwind.
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Hotels

Dom Pedro Madeira

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Calheta Beach All Inclusive

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~$250

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Royal Savoy

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Restaurants

Restaurante Barra Azul

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What

to

Order:

Limpets,

picados

of

beef,

octopus

and

squid,

espada

(black

scabbard

fish)

with

banana

reserve

Restaurante Santo António

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Here,

the

Espetada

(beef

on

the

skewer

seasoned

with

garlic,

salt

and

laurel

leaf

and

grilled

over

an

open

fire

to

taste)

is

king.



There

are

also

chicken

skewers,

which

are

usually

accompanied

by

milho

frito

(fried

polenta),

a

green

salad

or

french

fries.

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Lareira Portuguesa

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Meat

and

Fish

are

the

stars

of

the

show

here,

but

I

would

recommend

opting

for

fish,

especially

the

tuna

dishes

which

are

excellent

when

in

season.

If

you

prefer

meat,

the

spring

chicken

is

an

excellent

choice.

reserve

Cafetaria Sete Mares

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They

are

very

well

known

for

the

tomato

and

onion

soup

with

poached

egg,

the

limpets,

and

their

picados.



Their

prego

(a

typical

Portuguese

sandwich)

is

with

beef

steak

and

served

on

the

traditional

bolo

do

caco

bread,

and

can

have

lots

of

different

toppings

added

to

your

liking.

reserve

Restaurante Lá ao Fundo

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This

is

typical

Madeiran

food

with

a

twist.

You’ll

see

many

of

our

staple

dishes

on

the

menu,

but

each

has

a

unique

flavor

or

addition.

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Activities

Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

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Try

this

7.5-mile

out-and-back

trail

near

Santana,

Madeira.

Generally

considered

a

challenging

route.

This

is

a

very

popular

area

for

backpacking,

camping,

and

hiking,

so

you'll

likely

encounter

other

people

while

exploring.

The

trail

is

open

year-round

and

is

beautiful

to

visit

anytime.


Madeira Boat Rentals


Wine Tours Madeira

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Madeira

is

famous

for

their

wine,

so

go

on

a

lil

tour

to

wine

and

yourself!

:)


Blue Safari Madeira | Whale and dolphins watching


Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools