Hotels in Madeira Islands, Portugal

Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, famous for its levada trails (man-made irrigation channels) that cut through the Laurissilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The climate stays mild year-round (60-75°F / 15-24°C), so spring and autumn are best for hiking these paths, while summer is perfect for swimming in the natural volcanic pools at Porto Moniz. In winter, you can spot whales and dolphins off Caniçal, and in Funchal you can tour 200-year-old wine lodges that produce the island's famous fortified wine.