With its new marina and cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira, is a modern city that has managed to hold onto its old world charm. The island’s ...

On a spectacular rocky outcrop in the mid-Atlantic, nature, history and culture converge to form a fascinating destination. This month, Madeira joins the "no-frills" map, with easyJet flights from ...

Flying into Funchal Airport in Madeira, the beauty and versatility of this island become immediately obvious. The plane hovers over its mossy mountains dotted with picturesque terracotta-roofed houses ...