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I am so excited as in today's video I am visiting the beautiful island of madeira.
one of the top holidays destinations in the world voted 8 years in a row as the best island to visit
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The island of Madeira in Portugal was recently named the best island destination in the world.
for the sixth time in a row by the World Travel Awards.
They have also been named the best island destination in Europe seven times in eight years.
so lets find out all this hidden gems and amazing places together
one of those gems being Cabo girao mirador.
roughly a 20 minutes drive from Funchal and we get to one of the most popular
attractions here in madeira which is the viewpoint Cabo Girao cliff which is the highest in Europe
and one of the Highest ones in the world attracting 2000 visitors a day pretty much
and you got an amazing particularity about this place is that you got this suspended glass floor
in which you can walk trough if you dare. it is a bit scary at first but then you just go with it.
while enjoying this amazing views of the island of Madeira.
Waoh! look at this view from here guys it just amazing.
Cabo girao cliff viewpoint the highest in Europe and one of the highest ones in the world.
After visiting the highest cliff in all Europe Cabo girao make sure you take the
Teleferico do Rancho which is gonna take you all the way down to the seaside so
like this you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of this part of the island of madeira
it has a price of 5 euros and you can take it as many times
up and down up until 7 o'clock so it is really worth it so earlier on today we were on the top
of the Cliff the highest one in all Europe and now we are here in this beautiful seaside part
thank the teleferico took us originally this telefericos were made
so that the farmers that were having a hard time transporting goods from all the
higher part of the island to the down part , it has 6 seats and is quite comfortable to enjoy
so now is a method of transport to take tourists from the top of the island to the seaside down.
Also in the higher ground of Funchal we get to an amazing masterpiece
which is open to the public since 1991. Monte Palace tropical Garden put together by Jose
Berardo and includes one of the most important tiles collection in Portugal
The tiles exhibit amidst the tropical vegetation represents several ages coming from Palaces,
Churches, Chapels and private houses throughout the former Portuguese empire.
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During a trip to Japan and China the beauty, culture,
way of living as well as the influence of the Portuguese in the orient
charmed Jose Berardo this is the reason of the existence of 2 oriental gardens in here
They tell the story of a social, commercial and cultural relationship between Portugal
and the orient among many Chinese and Japanese elements
the visitors can find mythological animals usually put in the temples.
The entry free to enter to this amazing Monte Palace tropical garden
is of 12.50 euros per person and it can be paid at the entrance of the garden or online.
Not far from Monte palace tropical garden make sure you meet the Carreiros Do Monte
in which you can take a toboggan ride in the traditional basket sledge which dates back to
the early 19th century when they were used as means of the transport by the local residents
who wanted to travel quickly from the village of Monte to the city of Funchal.
This is considered by CNN as the coolest commute in the world
The toboggans are driven by 2 runners
dressed in white and wearing the typical hats known as straw boarders
the descent from monte to livramento it is approximately 2km
and take about 10 minutes to complete.
Monte itself is a well known beauty famous for its beautiful lush gardens
and splendid views over the city and beyond.
The route to livramento it is a very picturesque area
and a thrilling ride up to 30km per hour is guaranteed.
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The price of the ride it is of 30 euros for 2 people.
another amazing activity you can do when coming to madeira
is to take a jeep tour towards madeira's Northwest coast
passing a stunning green landscapes trough locations such as Serra de Agua and journey
along forgotten and enchanting old roads to get a glimpse into the island everyday's life
Go to Encomiada where one of the island's famous walking trails leads to Madeira's highest peak.
Pass to the Louro forest of path do louros and marvel at the mountains
and valleys from Ginyas and Paul da Serra.
Waooh! Guys looks at this view is just amazing this looks right here
like heaven look of all the white because of the clouds and look
behind me all these mountains we are still in a viewpoint between Encomiada and Paul
da Serra and look at all these amazing views it is just incredible YOU HAVE TO COME TO MADEIRA!
This tour also includes the magical fanal forest which is part of the Laurisilva forest
which is a UNESCO World Heritage site knows for its ecological importance and beauty.
so we have arrived now to this point which is called the Posto forestal fanal and its
very popular spot here when coming to the tour of Porto Moniz because is the area where we can find
the oldest loro tree's of all the island of madeira they are between 300 to 600 years old
and every type of loro tree is located in this area also this part gives you the
vibes like if you were in the Harry Potter forbidden forest or the Lord of the Rings
because look at all these foggy view with all these very old trees is jut amazing have a look
definitely looks enchanted!
The price of this tour it is of 52 euros and it includes a hotel pick up as well.
and that's how we get to one of the main highlights of the island of madeira
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming pools these were formed over a 1000 years trough the cooling of
volcanic lava and it has crystal clear water with fish easily visible the landscapes surrounding the
pools are unique due to the panoramic views that the swimmer has over the sea, coast and the rocks.
It is locates as the name says in the charming town of Porto Moniz in the North western tip of
madeira and it was voted in 2018 as one of the best natural swimming pools in the whole world.
Hey there guys and obviously when coming to Madeira do not miss the opportunity
to try their traditional Bolo do Caco which is a traditional flatbread made
here in Madeira and the traditional way of doing it it is by preparing it in a stone basalt or in a
slab it can be pretty much filled with anything but the traditional comes with Garlic butter,
Cheese , Ham or chorizo and it is absolutely delicious. pretty much in every corner of the
city you can find It and it cost pretty much roughly between 2 to 3 euros depending on
the fillings inside it is absolutely delicious so must try it.
Another thing you must do specially if you're staying in the area of Funchal is to visit
the mercado do lavradores which is a fish, plants and vegetables market located here in the town of
Funchal and its a market that dates back to 1940 so its a traditional thing to do if you come here
to Funchal to explore within the variety of things to buy in here so lets have a look together.
Another thing you can do when coming to mercado do lavradores and to madeira in general is to try
their traditional drink from the island of madeira which is called PONCHA which is a sugar Canned
distilled alcohol, mixed with honey, lemon and you can have it mixed with different
fruits however the most traditional is the one with orange so lets try it - cheers!
WAOOH! it feels quite strong so you must
drink it slowly slowly but its delicious. Cheers
A very fun activity you can do when coming to madeira is to take a catamaran trip tour
throughout the South coast of madeira. this tours offers close up views of cabo girao and
also pass trough points of interest such as the fishing village of Camara do Lobos
and the famous Reid's hotel where Winston Churchill used to stay when coming to Madeira.
This tour has a price of 30 euros and includes snacks and drinks
also a stop for swimming If you wish so.
The Pico de Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Hike it is one of the most famous hikes in madeira's island
with incredible views along the way if you're an outdoor lover visiting madeira
you can't miss hiking from pico de areeiro to the highest peak on madeira island
pico Ruivo at 1862 meters the 11km out and back trail is tough with
over 1000 meters of incline but the views and experience itself are totally worth it.
it is one if not the most beautiful hike on madeira
always make sure to check the weather forecast before starting your hike in Madeira
Apart from the beautiful flora and fauna located in this area you can also see the
staircase to heaven you will make your way descending the dramatic staircase
that makes this hike really epic and if you are lucky enough with low hanging clouds,
will make you feel like if you were in another planet.
I am not gonna lie it is an intense hike I mean it is challenging so make sure you bring comfortable
shoes, comfortable clothes and also some water in your way as it is quite long remember we
are going up 1862 Meters so that's over 5000 feet until we arrive to Pico Ruivo so LETS GO!
Finally finally we have arrived to pico Ruivo the highest peak in madeira and one of the highest one
in all Europe nearly 1900 meters up which is pretty much 5000 feet so look at this view I
mean is challenging im not gonna lie I am a bit tired but it's totally worth it the view from
here it is just AMAZING! its WONDERFUL you gotta come to pico Ruivo and pico Areeira and Pico Paul
da Serra here in madeira it is just amazing so enjoy the beautiful views from here.
And obviously walk throughout the beautiful streets of the old town of funchal
with very beautiful cobblestone streets it is very colourful and beautiful
buildings, something very interesting is that in many of the doors of the buildings in the town of
Funchal there are so many paintings like those I am showing you right here. they are so beautiful
and I mean its a perfect spot for taking pictures and also the area of the
corpo Santo chapel which is the oldest building in funchal which dates back to the 15th century
so it is a very beautiful city of funchal and the old town definitely a must visit.
if you are a nature lover I highly recommend you to visit in funchal Santa Catarina park which is
a park of 40.000 square meters and where there is flora from all around the world and it is
also an area where duck and swans are born and the most important thing as well is that is for free
so it is a very beautiful park with many paths around and lot's of nature as well.
for last but not least I highly recommend you the visit the museum of one of the greatest football
players in all history: Cristiano Ronaldo, the museum tells the story of the Portuguese
footballer and houses all the individuals and team trophies won a total of 126 trophies.
The museum was open to the public on December 15th of 2013 and has an area of 4000 square meters,
the floor is L-shaped and was paved with traditional Portuguese cobblestones
decorated with the CR7 symbol.
on your visit you can see iconic photographs of his career, videos and a replica of his
wax statue, all the youth and professional trophies that he won are shown in this museum.
And talking about Cristiano Ronaldo it is important to note that the international
Portuguese has its own hotel in which you could stay if you wish so it is the first hotel of the
partnership between Cristiano Ronaldo and Pestana hotel group it is a truly modern hotel in Funchal
bringing together contemporary design and the lifestyle that you deserve.
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