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    Madeira

    Mar 01, 2022 2 minutes

    A four-island archipelago with an eponymous main island, Madeira is in flower all year, supported by a mild climate and volcanic soil. Add spectacular scenery and a network of walkable irrigation canals, and it’s a big offering for a small island.

    Flower island

    The first people known to live on Madeira were 15th-century Portuguese settlers, who found forested cliffs over the ocean, waterfalls and interior highlands.. and . , and there are at least 150 endemic floral species, supported by a diversity of fauna. Quinta do Palheiro, the lauded botanic garden of a former (working estate) overlooks the capital city Funchal; other charming settings in town include Quinta Jardins do Lago and Quinta Vigia.

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