Madeira - is a popular year round tourist destination particularly famous for it's wine, floral landscapes and rugged coastline. Whale watching has in recent years become increasingly popular with many species including dolphins being visible just offshore. Scuba diving is also immensely popular due to the crystal clear waters and abundance of marine life with Ponta de Sao Lourenco offering some of the best dives on the island.

Funchal the island's 500 year old capital is said to have been so named because of the abundance of fennel (funcho) that was found growing here. Football lovers will note that one of the world' best players, Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Madeira.

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