Now turned into hiking routes, they’re among the most popular attractions in Madeira. On this side of town, you can follow Levada 25 Fontes or Levada do Alecrim , which take you past waterfalls ...

Tourism followed, as wealthy Europeans were drawn to Madeira's mild climate and scenic beauty, making it an ideal overwinter destination. Numbers grew with the advent of sea plane service from ...

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