Adrift in the Atlantic, Madeira is a place of dramatic beauty, where volcanic peaks rise above clouds and lush gardens spill down towards the sea. Known as the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’, this Portuguese archipelago blends wild landscapes with a gentle, easy-going rhythm. Days unfold between levada walks through emerald valleys, swims in natural pools and long lunches overlooking the coastline. In Funchal, colourful markets and historic streets bring a lively contrast, while the island’s vineyards and traditional quintas offer a slower pace. Our villas with pools and family-friendly escapes are a peaceful base to take it all in – spaces to unwind, reset and savour Madeira’s singular charm.
What Oliver loves
The contrast of landscapes – one moment you’re above the clouds in the mountains, the next you’re dining by the ocean. Madeira feels both expansive and intimate at once.