As far as climate is concerned, the island of Madeira is part of Africa. After all, its location in the Atlantic Ocean is only 500 kilometres from the coast of Morocco. From a geological point of view, you are enjoying your holiday on a volcanic island whose peaks jut into an azure sky at 1,800 metres. If you want to get really close to the sun, we suggest a mountain tour to the highest point in Madeira: Pico Ruivo. Funchal itself is right on the ocean and reaches a height of 550 metres. Not far frm the aiport, the capital of Madeira is a port of call that is particularly popular amongst sailors before they head out across the Atlantic, and cruise ships have long been familiar with the charms of the Island of Flowers.
