Three days on Madeira can feel like a week – not because time drags, but because the place is so varied with its many different weathers. From the aeroplane you could be circling over the Caribbean, an impression given by the lush scrambling vegetation and orange rooftops jostling up the mountains. We landed at Cristiano
Emma O Reilly spends a few glorious days exploring the mountains and forests of Madeira. Plus, she stops at some sensational seaside spots, including Ponta do Sol and Seixal.