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The islands of

have once again been recognized as the

(and there are now seven)

their landscapes, hospitality and desire to recover have earned them the World Travel award Awards, which this year have been held virtually due to Covid-19.

This award recognizes not only the resilience of Madeirans, but also their commitment, dedication, quality of regional products and the uniqueness of their landscapes, activities and experiences.

A set of benefits that has allowed it to overtake other

equally attractive

as Azores, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Malta, Crete, Sicily and Sardinia.

According to Nuno Vale, Executive Director of Madeira Promotion Bureau, "Madeira has managed to manage the pandemic in the best possible way and continues to open its doors to offer an

to those who want to visit us, always with the highest health security conditions".

RONALDO, HIKING AND THE ATLÁNTICO

Madeira offers a unique mix of mountains, rough seas, cliffs, forests and volcanic scenes.

The island can be described as a mountainous massif that descends steeply towards the sea to form an almost always rocky coastline, with few beaches and some natural swimming pool.

Its more than

between

[irrigation canals] and sidewalks, are a true paradise for lovers of hiking and nature.

Hiker next to the irrigation canal known as 'levada'.

The island where soccer player

and where he escapes whenever he can, has dozens of fabulous places.

Like

, the capital.

The layout of the city in a large

facing the ocean is especially beautiful at night, when the lights illuminate the slopes and seem doomed to end in the waters of the Atlantic.

On the other hand, although Madeira and Porto Santo are separated by just 50 kilometers, both islands could not be more different.

In contrast to the green of the first one, in

aridity predominates.

In its just 42 km2 of surface, the beach of the same name stands out, nine kilometers long and with fine white sand.

Vila Baleira is located in the center, the town that despite its modesty is the capital of the island.

The kilometer-long beach of Porto Santo.

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More information

about the Madeira archipelago at www.visitmadeira.pt/

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