There is the Madeira of great viewpoints, mountains and the Atlantic.

And then there is the Madeira you discover slowly.

A flower by the roadside. A house surrounded by banana trees. A winding road along the hillside. The smell of the earth after the rain.

The Atlantic

It is always nearby. In front of you, between the mountains, at the end of a road. And there is something comforting about that.

Banana trees

Between the sea and the mountains, banana plantations are part of the landscape. After a few days, they almost start to feel like part of everyday life.

The roads

In Madeira, the journey is part of the destination. A bend, a climb, an open window — and a view you weren't expecting.

The clouds

Here, even the sky changes scenery. You can start the day in the sunshine and, a little later, find yourself surrounded by mountains and mist.

The little stops

They don't always need a reason. Sometimes, you simply like the view.

The little moments

A coffee without rushing. A swim after a day of exploring. A conversation at sunset.

In the end, perhaps these are the little things that make Madeira so hard to forget.