As 2025 draws to a close, one small Atlantic island is preparing for one of European cruising’s most spectacular New Year’s ...

In some respects, Madeira has transformed within a generation. Located in the subtropical waters off northwest Africa, the Portuguese autonomous region was gifted a network of long-awaited highways ...

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Holidaymakers often head to the Algarve to make ...

The Amalfi Coast pulls visitors with its idyllic scenery, cliffside villages and trendy boutique hotels. The region's beauty is a double-edged sword — while you are planning a trip, so are tens of ...

The name "Madeira" stems from the Portuguese word meaning "wood". Mainland Portugal is home to a wealth of spectacular destinations—Lisbon, Porto, and the Douro Valley, to name a few—but one of the ...

The island, a Portuguese territory, is only 35 miles long, but its mountains are laced with scenic trails, tumbling cascades and inviting villages. The Cascata do Risco lies at the end of the Levada ...