--- title: Blog - TourTailors | madeira island description: madeira island | --- [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/tourtailors.svg)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TourTailors_Logo_Cores.png)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us/) [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Blog #### [10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MADEIRA’S CHARMING CAPITAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-madeiras-charming-capital) Portugal [![10 Best Things to Do in Madeira’s Charming Capital](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20BEST%20THINGS%20TO%20DO%20IN%20MADEIRA%E2%80%99S%20CHARMING%20CAPITAL/Featured%20-%2010%20Best%20Things%20to%20Do%20in%20Madeira%E2%80%99s%20Charming%20Capital.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-madeiras-charming-capital) Funchal is the natural starting point for [discovering Madeira](https://blog.tourtailors.com/_hcms/analytics/search/conversion?redirect=aHR0cHM6Ly9ibG9nLnRvdXJ0YWlsb3JzLmNvbS93aHktbWFkZWlyYS1zaG91bGQtYmUteW91ci1nby10by1pc2xhbmQtZXNjYXBl&ct=SEARCH&pid=8685489&cid=182446485413&t=bWFkZWlyYQ%3D%3D&d=blog.tourtailors.com&c=2&c=3&c=6&rp=6&ab=true&opcid=&rs=UNKNOWN&hs-expires=1819974849&hs-version=1&hs-signature=APUk-v6e878Gtn3EQ_S3swWXbiNqRmbLGA) in Portugal, but it deserves more than a quick arrival and departure. The capital packs a surprising amount into a relatively compact space, with historic... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-madeiras-charming-capital) #### [WHY EVERYONE FALLS FOR MADEIRA ISLAND AT THIS TIME OF YEAR](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-everyone-falls-for-madeira-island-at-this-time-of-year) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Why%20Everyone%20Falls%20for%20Madeira%20at%20This%20Time%20of%20Year/Featured%20V4%20-%20Why%20everyone%20falls%20for%20madeira%20island%20at%20this%20time%20of%20year.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-everyone-falls-for-madeira-island-at-this-time-of-year) There is a particular kind of magic in [Madeira during spring](https://tourtailors.com/tours/best-of-madeira/). The hills turn an impossible green, bougainvillea tumbles over whitewashed walls, and the whole island seems to exhale in color. Every May, that feeling... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-everyone-falls-for-madeira-island-at-this-time-of-year) #### [10 REASONS TO TRAVEL TO MADEIRA OFF-SEASON](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-reasons-to-travel-to-madeira-off-season) Portugal [![Mountain village nestled between Madeira’s dramatic green peaks](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20Reasons%20to%20travel%20to%20Madeira%20off-season/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-reasons-to-travel-to-madeira-off-season) Blessed with a subtropical climate and [dramatic landscapes](https://tourtailors.com/tours/best-of-madeira/), Madeira Island is a place where nature and culture thrive all year long. While summer may bring sun chasers, the island’s quieter seasons (autumn, winter, and... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-reasons-to-travel-to-madeira-off-season) #### [BEST OF MADEIRA: SCENIC TRAILS, OCEAN VIEWS & RICH TRADITIONS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/best-of-madeira-scenic-trails-ocean-views-rich-traditions) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20Best%20of%20Madeira%20Scenic%20Trails%2c%20Ocean%20Views%20%26%20Rich%20Traditions.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/best-of-madeira-scenic-trails-ocean-views-rich-traditions) Welcome to Madeira, a [verdant sanctuary rising from the Atlantic](https://tourtailors.com/tours/best-of-madeira/). Here, dramatic mountain peaks carve the skyline, and turquoise waters embrace shores of black sand and volcanic rock. This is a destination of... 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[Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-perfect-island-escape-to-relax-and-recharge) #### [GET TO KNOW BOLO-REI, THE PORTUGUESE CHRISTMAS CAKE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-bolo-rei-the-portuguese-christmas-cake) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bolo%20Rei%20Nova.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-bolo-rei-the-portuguese-christmas-cake) Picture a feast of colors, flavors and the joyous chatter of family sitting around the table. The air is filled with citrus scents, and the warmth of the fireplace casts a glimmering light into the room; right at the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-bolo-rei-the-portuguese-christmas-cake) #### [WHY MADEIRA SHOULD BE YOUR GO-TO ISLAND ESCAPE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-madeira-should-be-your-go-to-island-escape) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WHY%20MADEIRA%20SHOULD%20BE%20YOUR%20GO-TO%20ISLAND%20ESCAPE/FEATURED%20-%20Why%20Madeira%20Should%20Be%20Your%20Go-To%20Island%20Escape.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-madeira-should-be-your-go-to-island-escape) Have you been longing for a relaxing vacation to reconnect with yourself and nature? Well, you have come to the right place! The Portuguese Madeira Island, a gem in the Atlantic, is a travel destination that... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-madeira-should-be-your-go-to-island-escape) #### [10 PLACES TO VISIT IN THE SPRING](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-places-to-visit-in-the-spring) Portugal Spain Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%2010%20Places%20to%20visit%20in%20the%20Spring.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-places-to-visit-in-the-spring) Blossoming trees and blooming flowers make Spring a whimsical season, when cities come to life with the most vibrant colours. The warmer temperatures and longer days just add a touch of energy and magic to this time of... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-places-to-visit-in-the-spring) #### [10 BEST PLACES IN PORTUGAL TO ESCAPE THE COLD](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-places-in-portugal-to-escape-the-cold) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20BEST%20PLACES%20IN%20PORTUGAL%20TO%20ESCAPE%20THE%20COLD/Featured%20-%2010%20Best%20places%20in%20Portugal%20to%20escape%20the%20cold.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-places-in-portugal-to-escape-the-cold) Nowadays, Portugal seems to be on everybody’s “Summer bucket list” and rightfully so! Summers here are vibrant and locals live it to the fullest. However, you do not need to wait until next year to have your chance to... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-places-in-portugal-to-escape-the-cold) #### [MORE THAN LISBON: ICONIC PLACES IN PORTUGAL YOU MUST VISIT](https://blog.tourtailors.com/more-than-lisbon-iconic-places-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/MORE%20THAN%20LISBON%20ICONIC%20PLACES%20IN%20PORTUGAL%20YOU%20MUST%20VISIT/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/more-than-lisbon-iconic-places-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Assuming you have already graced the picturesque [landscapes of Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), it is likely you have explored the labyrinthine lanes of its famed cities, bathing in their symbolic grandeur. Meaning, you are yet to discover an... 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