IF you want Hawaii-like islands that are just four hours from the UK, you're in luck. With flights for as little as £39, here's eight things to do on Madeira. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in ...

Unlike most of Madeira's pebble-strewn shores, this one is soft black volcanic sand, framed by cliffs and waterfalls. It felt ...

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 ...

Relatives can show you places off the tourist path. Nephew John, who has visited Madeira a few times, drove us to his favourite spots on the island ...

Madeira, off Portugal, is often dubbed an oasis in the Atlantic. Positioned southwest of the Portuguese coast, this island provides a lifestyle that's hard to beat. With a population not much higher ...

The island has been described as a paradise (Picture: Getty Images) With its black sand beaches and volcanic cliffs, Madeira is often called the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ – and the paradise island is about ...