What is Madeira known for?

Madeira wine
The region is noted for its Madeira wine, gastronomy, historical and cultural value, flora and fauna, landscapes (laurel forest) that are classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and embroidery artisans.

What country owns Madeira island?

Portugal
Madeira Islands, Portuguese Arquipélago da Madeira, archipelago of volcanic origin in the North Atlantic Ocean, belonging to Portugal. It comprises two inhabited islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, and two uninhabited groups, the Desertas and the Selvagens.

Is Madeira a poor island?

With money and support of the European Union, things have already improved a lot for this autonomous region of Portugal. In the year 1988 Madeira was still one of the poorest regions in the Union with the gross domestic product (GDP) per head being only 39.9% of the European average.

Where is Madeira in Portugal located?

It is an archipelago situated in the north Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Portugal. Its total population was estimated in 2016 at 289,000. The capital of Madeira is Funchal , which is located on the main island’s south coast.

What is the size of the island of Madeira Portugal?

The forests of Madeira Island, Portugal. Madeira Island, the largest of the group, is 34 miles (55 km) long , has a maximum width of 14 miles (22 km) and a coastline of about 90 miles (144 km), and rises in the centre to Ruivo Peak (6,106 feet [1,861 metres] above sea level ).

Is Madeira governed by Portugal?

Yes, absolutely. Madeira is governed by Portuguese and EU law so just like any other city in Portugal, you can feel safe and secure in the knowledge that the infrastructure is the same. Also, the people of Madeira love visitors and you will be welcomed with open arms.

How big is Madeira Island?

Madeira Island, the largest of the island group, is 57 kilometers long and has over 150 kilometers of coastline. Located on the island, Funchal is the largest town and capital of the Madeira Autonomous Region, with a population of just over 100,000 people.