--- title: "Explore Europe’s Secret Spot: Magical Madeira" description: Looking for destinations that deliver real adventure? 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During the shoulder season, travelers are only missing out on the crowds as the mild weather, like the fun, never stops on Madeira.  Key seasonal highlights include spring flower festivals, summer outdoor adventures, autumn wine harvest celebrations, and festive winter escapes over Christmas and New Year. Easy flight connections are made from the United States to Madeira via Lisbon and Porto, making the island an easily accessible yet distinctive addition to European travel plans.  **FEATURED HOTELS ** [**Savoy Palace | 5 Star, Funchal**](https://book.avantidestinations.com/product_description?theme=AvdEur&sourceid=tg&utype=tc&stype=HTL&supid=FNCSPL&servid=STD&tgsupid=FNCSPL&tgservid=STD&path=Products%2FHTL%2FFNC&title=Funchal%20-%20Savoy%20Palace%20-%20Avenue%20Room&extrainfo=Y&internalinfo=N&utm_campaign=27723020-Madeira%20Co-Op%202025&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Hei2vjul2FGStCGiUk2lDyusiW3ldOgX2kTo-o4Ea05JUe8bPTXegqcexOh8K_c1Zcysm) **![savoyp-1](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/savoyp-1.jpg?width=630&height=262&name=savoyp-1.jpg)** [This resort](https://book.avantidestinations.com/product_description?theme=AvdEur&sourceid=tg&utype=tc&stype=HTL&supid=FNCSPL&servid=STD&tgsupid=FNCSPL&tgservid=STD&path=Products%2FHTL%2FFNC&title=Funchal%20-%20Savoy%20Palace%20-%20Avenue%20Room&extrainfo=Y&internalinfo=N&utm_campaign=27723020-Madeira%20Co-Op%202025&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Hei2vjul2FGStCGiUk2lDyusiW3ldOgX2kTo-o4Ea05JUe8bPTXegqcexOh8K_c1Zcysm) offers a seamless blend of refined elegance and local character with a design inspired by Madeira's lush landscapes and cultural heritage, featuring bespoke interiors and individually styled spaces that create the feel of a boutique hotel within a grand resort. Guests enjoy a range of gourmet dining venues, a large spa with hydrotherapy and wellness treatments, indoor and outdoor pools, and beautifully landscaped gardens.   **[Savoy Saccharum | 5 Star, Calheta](https://book.avantidestinations.com/product_description?theme=AvdEur&sourceid=tg&utype=tc&stype=HTL&supid=FNCSSC&servid=STD&tgsupid=FNCSSC&tgservid=STD&path=Products%2FHTL%2FFNC&title=Calheta%20-%20Savoy%20Saccharum%20-%20Courtyard%20Room&extrainfo=Y&internalinfo=N&utm_campaign=27723020-Madeira%20Co-Op%202025&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Hei2vjul2FGStCGiUk2lDyusiW3ldOgX2kTo-o4Ea05JUe8bPTXegqcexOh8K_c1Zcysm) ![savoys-1](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/savoys-1.jpg?width=630&height=262&name=savoys-1.jpg)** Discover a peaceful retreat between the ocean and the surrounding mountains. Guests unwind at the Saccharum Spa, which draws inspiration from Ayurvedic traditions and offers an array of holistic treatments in a refined, tranquil setting. [The resort](https://book.avantidestinations.com/product_description?theme=AvdEur&sourceid=tg&utype=tc&stype=HTL&supid=FNCSSC&servid=STD&tgsupid=FNCSSC&tgservid=STD&path=Products%2FHTL%2FFNC&title=Calheta%20-%20Savoy%20Saccharum%20-%20Courtyard%20Room&extrainfo=Y&internalinfo=N&utm_campaign=27723020-Madeira%20Co-Op%202025&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Hei2vjul2FGStCGiUk2lDyusiW3ldOgX2kTo-o4Ea05JUe8bPTXegqcexOh8K_c1Zcysm)also includes multiple dining venues that highlight local and international cuisine, a rooftop infinity pool, and several terraces with panoramic sea views.   **FEATURED TOURS** **[Porto Muniz Natural Swimming Pools Tour](https://book.avantidestinations.com/product_description?theme=AvdEur&sourceid=tg&utype=tc&stype=DTR&supid=LISCEN&servid=PVTPM&tgsupid=LISCEN&tgservid=PVTPM&path=Products%2FTUR%2FLIS&title=Private%20Porto%20Moniz%20Natural%20Swimming%20Pools%20Tour%20-%208%20Hours&extrainfo=Y&internalinfo=N&utm_campaign=27723020-Madeira%20Co-Op%202025&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Hei2vjul2FGStCGiUk2lDyusiW3ldOgX2kTo-o4Ea05JUe8bPTXegqcexOh8K_c1Zcysm) ![pools](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pools.jpg?width=630&height=262&name=pools.jpg)** Adventure around the island on [this tou](https://book.avantidestinations.com/product_description?theme=AvdEur&sourceid=tg&utype=tc&stype=DTR&supid=LISCEN&servid=PVTPM&tgsupid=LISCEN&tgservid=PVTPM&path=Products%2FTUR%2FLIS&title=Private%20Porto%20Moniz%20Natural%20Swimming%20Pools%20Tour%20-%208%20Hours&extrainfo=Y&internalinfo=N&utm_campaign=27723020-Madeira%20Co-Op%202025&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Hei2vjul2FGStCGiUk2lDyusiW3ldOgX2kTo-o4Ea05JUe8bPTXegqcexOh8K_c1Zcysm)r to experience its authentic villages, culinary delights, unique cultural highlights, and incredible natural wonders. Visit Camara de Lobos, a picturesque fishing town with colorful boats and the famous local drink "Poncha", take in Cabo Girao and its massive cliffs that provide unique viewpoints, explore Sao Vicente and its famous volcanic caves, and spend time swimming the natural pools of Seixal and Porto Moniz. **[Madeira Food and Culture Walking Tour](https://book.avantidestinations.com/product_description?theme=AvdEur&sourceid=tg&utype=tc&stype=DTR&supid=LISCEN&servid=PVTFC&tgsupid=LISCEN&tgservid=PVTFC&path=Products%2FTUR%2FLIS&title=Private%20Madeira%20Food%20and%20Cultural%20Walking%20Tour%20-%202%20Hours&extrainfo=Y&internalinfo=N&utm_campaign=27723020-Madeira%20Co-Op%202025&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Hei2vjul2FGStCGiUk2lDyusiW3ldOgX2kTo-o4Ea05JUe8bPTXegqcexOh8K_c1Zcysm) ![food](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/food.jpg?width=630&height=262&name=food.jpg)** Taste test around Madeira on this [food-on-foot walking tour](https://book.avantidestinations.com/product_description?theme=AvdEur&sourceid=tg&utype=tc&stype=DTR&supid=LISCEN&servid=PVTFC&tgsupid=LISCEN&tgservid=PVTFC&path=Products%2FTUR%2FLIS&title=Private%20Madeira%20Food%20and%20Cultural%20Walking%20Tour%20-%202%20Hours&extrainfo=Y&internalinfo=N&utm_campaign=27723020-Madeira%20Co-Op%202025&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Hei2vjul2FGStCGiUk2lDyusiW3ldOgX2kTo-o4Ea05JUe8bPTXegqcexOh8K_c1Zcysm) where guests enjoy a stroll through Funchal with a local guide that will be present throughout the experience, explaining all the details about the history, culture, and delicious food that is sampled. Visit four different local food purveyors to try various local specialties — coffee or chocolate, two Madeira wines, local biscuits and cake, a local drink, and a sandwich.   Ready to Send Your Clients on Their Next Great Adventure? Europe’s secret spot is waiting. These hotels and tours offer the authentic, immersive experience today's travelers are craving — and with the right planning, you can deliver unforgettable journeys that keep clients coming back for more. Find more destinations and featured products in the Madeira section of our Portugal e-brochure. 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