Madeira is a haven for adventure seekers. Almost everything you do on this island revolves around nature. From hiking the famous levadas to venturing through botanical gardens and forests or riding ...

Madeira’s levadas date back over 500 years, explains our enthusiastic guide, Fabio Castro, as he leads my wife and I on a three-hour round trip to the 25 Fontes waterfalls. Bordered by a level ...

These levadas also make for great hiking trails. Some of the levadas, like Levada do Caldierao Verde, pass under waterfalls. One of the best ways to get around the islands is by boat. The architecture ...