Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Once the last stop for explorers like Christopher Columbus and ...

Funchal, the capital city of the Madeira archipelago, has been recognised in a report released by the European Environment Agency as one of Europe’s leading cities when it comes to air quality and ...

Madeira Island started to feel the atmosphere of the World Para Swimming Championships on Thursday (9 June) when Team Portugal joined a press conference to promote the event at the Funchal City Hall.

Located between Atlantic waves and green hills, Funchal is Madeira’s easy-going capital with a distinctly local flavour. Life unfolds at a comfortable pace, with daily routines shaped by the sea, ...

Despite its tiny size, Madeira is criss-crossed by thousands of miles of water channels. As these lavadas run through the Portuguese island, so does life — green and bursting. Nature is everywhere in ...

On a spectacular rocky outcrop in the mid-Atlantic, nature, history and culture converge to form a fascinating destination. This month, Madeira joins the "no-frills" map, with easyJet flights from ...

Jet2CityBreaks today cited strong demand from UK customers for overseas holidays as it announced packages from Scotland to Funchal in Madeira would be available from November 1. The airline said it ...

Luanda — The Angolan singer Emílio Camilo de Carvalho "Don Kikas", residing in Lisbon, Portugal, will perform on the weekend at the Angolan community based in Madeira island, Funchal city, Portugal, ...

The Madeira capital Funchal is the latest city break destination announced by tour operator and airline Jet2. A range of three- to five-star hotel rooms are on sale through Jet2CityBreaks for Winter ...

Jet2CityBreaks today cited strong demand from UK customers for overseas holidays as it announced packages from Scotland to Funchal in Madeira would be available from November 1. The airline said it ...