10 reasons to visit Madeira, from sensational views to wine festivals and more

Have your cake and eat it in Madeira

We’ve all heard of Madeira cake and most know about the wine of the same name, but the island which these delicacies are named after, isn’t on the traditional tourist trail for Irish holidaymakers. 

With lush volcanic peaks and plummeting cliffs, remote villages and beachside resorts, dramatic waterfalls and carpets of exotic flowers, Madeira is one of Portugal’s most enchanting regions.