A practical guide to Madeira with sites to see, advice and addresses.
Nicknamed the "floating garden", Madeira contains incredible flora: magnolias, agapanthus, amaryllis, hydrangeas, hibiscus, begonias, orchids... Everywhere, along the roads, in the sumptuous quintas or in the orchard of simple houses, it is a bouquet of shimmering colors, an extraordinary garden with a stunning relief, a delight for hikers. The wild and irregular landscapes have been shaped by erosion and the swell of the sea, the steep coasts are interspersed with coves, a mountain range runs across the island and plunges into the sea at a depth of more than 2,000 meters!