an Island for dreams.
Madeira is the main island of Madeira, an autonomous region that belongs to Portugal and lies off the northwest coast of Africa. The rugged volcanic landscape is criss-crossed by levadas, old irrigation canals with footpaths. A hiking path leads up to the summit of Pico Ruivo. On the island there are several wineries that produce the liqueur wine Madeira. The capital Funchal, located on the south coast, is known for its 16th-century cathedral.