On my right, Jurassic fern fronds and violet morning glories cascade over a steep cliff. I can hear the crystalline water ...

I TOUCH down at Cristiano Ronaldo airport just three and a half hours after leaving London for the Madeira Islands. Now I could head to the Cristiano Ronaldo museum, take pictures with the two ...

Santana is famous for its traditional triangular houses with colorful exteriors. These houses are an integral part of ...

Earlier this year, I turned on my laptop and was blown away by a new desktop background: one of those wallpaper photos that Microsoft magically puts on your screen. It was a picture of a narrow ...

On Madeira, we took our third inn-to-inn hiking trip in as many years. The tour operator supplies maps, directions, lodging, breakfast and dinner, and moves our luggage when we change hotels. Several ...

The move is part of a push towards sustainable tourism and proceeds will fund conservation efforts. The surcharge currently applies to seven of the most trafficked routes but will be expanded to all ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The island’s ‘beautiful’ hiking trails are one of its biggest draws (Picture: Getty Images) With its rough mountains, lush slopes and breathtaking natural scenery, Madeira is a mecca for hiking lovers ...