The island of eternal spring –
the Portuguese island of
MADEIRA
This European island rose up out of the Atlantic millions of years ago. It was known to the ancient Greeks, who called it the happy island. The first settlers named it the “island of wood”, as “Madeira” means “wood” in Portuguese. It has a myriad of nicknames today ...The island of colors, island of flowers ... pearl of the Atlantic. It is a place that has attracted even the pickiest of travelers and photographers. It’s among the most unique destinations in Europe. It’s an island of high mountains, forests and waterfalls. It’s an island of views that will take your breath away. Welcome to the island of eternal spring, the Portuguese island of Madeira.