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Madeira: an all-year round playground for the perfect multi-generation holiday

For decades, it’s appealed to an older crowd, but Lucy Tobin finds the Portuguese island offers an easy break for all the family with sun, adventure and sea under four hours away from London

Evening Standard

Madeira to charge hikers a fee to visit its popular walking trails

The Portuguese island will be charging €3 across many of its hiking trails in 2025

The Independent UK

Popular holiday island introduces pay-to-walk charges on 30 hiking routes

Tourists visiting Madeira face €50 fines if they dodge hiking trail surcharge

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Fires rage for eighth day on Portuguese tourist island as EU sends help

The Atlantic island of Madeira has been on alert for high temperatures and risk of wildfires for days

The Independent UK

Exploring Madeira’s hidden gems: bucket-list views, culture and cuisine

Independent culture and lifestyle writer Ellie Muir shares her adventures and culinary highlights from exploring the stunning Portuguese island of Madeira

The Independent UK

Big Max Traveler Travel Cover Review

How did this lower-priced travel cover hold up as we took it across to the beautiful island of Madeira?

Golf Monthly

Palheiro Golf Course Review

Joel Tadman travelled to Madeira to visit one of the island's premier courses and see what it has to offer golfers

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From historic town houses to rural retreats: 10 great places to stay in Madeira

Where to go on the Portuguese island for lush vegetation, clifftop settings, fine wine and the promise of winter sun

The Guardian - UK

The 8 best winter sun holiday destinations just a short flight from the UK

From Morocco to Gambia, here are the best sun-soaked shores to beat winter blues that are a medium-haul flight away

The Independent UK

10 best winter hiking holidays in Europe for snowshoeing, winter sun and mountain climbs

From trekking the foothills of Mont Blanc to snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park, here are some of the best European trails to tread this winter

The Independent UK

Win an unforgettable 7-night stay at Porto Mare Hotel in Madeira

Relax in the lap of subtropical luxury at this beautiful 4-star property

The Independent UK

Simon Calder’s Madeiran highlights: Discover this stunning island’s must-dos

From volcanic saltwater pools to wicker ‘cars’ and a certain superstar footballer, Simon picks out his favourite Madeira experiences

The Independent UK

Off-grid adventures: discover the diverse, dramatic landscapes of Madeira

From natural amphitheatres to sky-high sea views and wilderness pathways, Madeira is the perfect place to immerse yourself in nature. Here Simon Calder shares a day of discovery

The Independent UK

Simon Calder discovers an irresistible food scene in and around the archipelago’s capital

If you don’t arrive in Madeira with an appetite, you will soon acquire one. Few people enjoy eating and drinking more than I do, which makes Madeira a very happy place for me.

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Simon Calder visits the alluring North Atlantic archipelago in search of adventure

A natural playground rising from the ocean: that sums up Madeira. Holidaymakers have long converged on the island in search of warmth, relaxation and indulgence. Increasingly, though, this Atlantic fragment is a destination for seekers of adventure.

The Independent UK

9 best Portugal holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one

Must-visit destinations in this sublime slice of the Iberian Peninsula

The Guardian - UK

This may be Ronaldo Island but there’s more to Madeira than the football star’s hotel

Don’t forget Funchal, but explore away from the capital for lush vistas, hiking trails, whale-watching and cocktails to blow your socks off

The Independent UK

Where is hot in Europe in December? 8 best European holiday destinations for sunny weather

You don’t need to change hemispheres to swap festive fun for festive sun

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Evening Standard

Six cool summer breaks in Europe — nowhere near the extreme heatwave

As Greece sizzles under a heatwave and Majorca is affected by major flooding, escape to more stable climes for this year’s summer break, says Alicia Miller

Daily Mirror

Six of the best places to escape the British heatwave - including Ecuador and Madeira

When a heatwave arrives, Brits usually flock to beaches, parks and beer gardens to soak up the sunshine - but not everyone likes the hot weather, and many will be looking at options to escape it

The Independent UK

8 best beaches in Portugal to surf, hike and sunbathe

Manchester Evening News

Foreign Office issues Storm Oscar update for Spain and Portugal

The Canary Islands, Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores have been battered by strong winds and heavy rain

Chronicle Live

UK Foreign Office issues further holiday weather warnings for Spain and Portgual amid Storm Oscar

The Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores are set to be battered by heavy rain and blustering winds of up to 68 miles per hour.

Manchester Evening News

Foreign Office issues Spain and Portugal Storm Oscar travel warnings

Heavy rain and strong winds are battering the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores

Belfast Live

Belfast International Airport: Jet2 announces new Winter Sun route to Madeira

There is a choice of nine Winter Sun destinations now on sale early from Belfast International Airport

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