Discover the challenges facing Madeira, Portugal in becoming a Blue Zone, a place with the longest lifespans in the world. We'll explore why Madeira should be a Blue Zone and what's holding it back.

Pico Ruivo is Madeira's highest peak (at about 6,100 feet), while Pico do Areeiro is the third-highest peak (reaching nearly 6,000 feet). The two spots are connected by a popular hiking trail, the ...

Volcanic mountains, scenic hiking paths, and black-sand beaches are now an easy flight away. Here’s why you should book and what to do when you get there.

Sugarcane had the largest impact on the island. Transplanted from Sicily in the early 15th century, the crop flourished, and Madeira quickly became a large source of sugar for the rest of Europe.

Firefighters backed by 40 vehicles and a helicopter struggled to contain a wildfire on Monday on the southern coast of Portugal's island of Madeira that has burnt through more than 3,000 hectares ...

Hosting the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards and the 11th World Golf Awards not only positions Madeira on the global tourism map but also generates substantial economic and promotional benefits.

The entire coastline of Madeira - an autonomous region of Portugal home to around 250,000 people - has been placed on orange alert, the second highest level, until Monday, due to high temperatures.

Madeira is the fourth most visited region of Portugal, but the island has one of the most perilous airports in the world, due to the fact it’s built over the ocean and has very strong crosswinds.

Madeira may have originally been known for its namesake fortified wine, which is still aged in handmade oak barrels and sometimes made with foot-stomped grapes, but this underexplored Portuguese ...

The Madeira 2020 World Para Swimming European Open Championships in Portugal have been rescheduled to 16-22 May 2021.