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Welcome to Madeira!
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Madeira has the typical southern flair one expects of an exotic island, like here in Camara De Lobos
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Madeira was the first Portugese colony even before the era of Great Geographic Discoveries. Nowadays, it remains autonomous status as part of Portugal
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A narrow side-street in Funchal has kept its charm from the colonial period
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The rugged shore gets quite windy
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When all the power of the Atlantic ocean crashes upon the coast
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The perfect wave
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From an archtiectural point of view, Madeira has little to offer. Few examples of colonial architecture can be found in larger towns, like Funchal City Hall in the island's capital
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Nicknamed the Island of Eternal Spring, Madeira boasts blossoming meadows and parks year-round. The bird of paradise is the best recognizable souvenier item om the island
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Madeira is the Flower Island, and Central Market in Funchal is the florist's paradise!
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Mesmerizing colors
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Happy lady sells flowers
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Flowers can be found not only in the market, but also everywhere
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Wild nature is what most tourists come to Madeira for
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Many hiking trails leads through exotic forests to magnificent waterfalls
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Pristine waterfalls are scattered around the interior of the vulcanic island
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Like Earth before time
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Laurel trees form wicked structures
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Landscapes often look like from Jurassic Park movie
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The highest peaks of Madeira reach 1800 m! You can get here in just half an hour of driving on crazy serpertines
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On top of the island there is a plateau with Alpine vegatation and cool climate, even in summer
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Sharp turn before the ocean
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Away from touristic cafes and promenades, Madeirans live a simple life
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Madeira ranks first by the GDP per capita among all Portugese counties. Still, the standard of life is quite simple for most Madeirans
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Villages that have happened to lie away from the island highway, remained cut off from economic development
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In general, people live quite a simple way of life on Madeira
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Card game in the shade
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Public transportation is outdated
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Sitting on a prehistoric vulcano, Madeira climbs up from the sea level to the highest peaks of 1800 meters in just a few kilometers!
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The remotedness of the Northern coast of Madeira hides some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world
