The Madeira Story Centre is a spectacular interactive museum. Here you will find a wealth of information of the Archipelago’s History, from its volcanic origins to seaplanes, from the Discoveries to...

At Monte, a fashionable hill town in Madeira, are the magnificent gardens that surround the chateau-like Monte Palace.

This open market is a hive of activity, noise, color and high-energy, where you can buy any of Madeira's specialties from fresh fish and vegetables to exotic flowers and local crafts. Purchase tropical fruits, vegetables and spices on the upper floor; fish and meat are for sale on the lower floor.

Take a worthwhile trip to the Botanic Gardens in Funchal on the island of Madeira.  Why is it worth seeing?  The gardens are very walkable and don't require a great deal of time to cover.  The...

A functional replica of the Columbus' ship.

This "Manor Estate of the Crosses" museum is considered one of the most prestigious and well-kept museums of Madeira, which houses a splendid collection of silver, filigree and antiques that were part of a private collection of John Wetzler, a Czech citizen who lived on Madeira.

This 18th-century church, a pilgrimage site, is located in the picturesque village of Monte.

Housed in a former bishop's palace, this museum houses an extensive collection of masterpieces by Flemish artists from the 15th and 16th centuries.

A visit to Portugal's magnificent cathedral, dating from the 1400s, is a must-see during a tour of Funchal.

Over-looking the bay of Machico lies the Santo da Serra Golf Club. Its original course, built in 1937, was redesigned in 1991 by the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones who created a spectacular 27 hole golf course in one of the most beautiful landscapes that nature may offer. The MACHICO and the DESERTAS courses are the ones usually played on the Madeira Island Open, while the SERRAS course, though slightly plain, maintains the same game level.

The wine tour at the St. Francis Wine Lodge is recommended - it's fun and educational.

Garden enthusiasts should look no further than this superb estate, owned by the prominent Blandy family, and the surrounding Blandy's Garden, which is one of the most beautiful parks on Madeira.