Vilamoura

Algarve (South Portugal Region)

Millennium & Laguna residential area The Millennium/Laguna district of Vilamoura is a recently developed area featuring modern villas and standalone apartments. These properties are typically used as secondary homes for holidaymakers and weekend retreats. Though...

Funchal • Madeira capital city

Madeira Islands

Funchal • Madeira capital city Funchal is the cosmopolitan heart of Madeira with 110,000 inhabitants, known for its luxury with five-star hotels, a casino, and museums. The city is a major port, receiving cruise ships from around the world, with a ferry offering...

Madeira Villages & Attractions

Madeira Islands

West of Funchal Villages and Attractions West of Funchal are the towns of Câmara de Lobos, Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol, and Calheta. In the northwest, you can explore São Vicente and Porto Moniz. This area of Madeira Island has many places to visit and things to do....

Levadas Trails of Madeira

Madeira Islands

One of Madeira’s highlights is the Madeira Natural Park, known for its high peaks that reach up to 1,862 meters. This park is highly sought after by nature lovers who enjoy walking the Levadas, which are paths along the water canals, through the lush Laurissilva...

Regions of Portugal

Portugal Living Guide, Portugal Regions

Portugal’s 7 regions main features Portugal is composed of seven distinct regions, each showcasing its own unique characteristics and attractions. Portugal mainland regions, districts & main cities Table with the regions of Portugal, their respective...

Porto Santo

Madeira Islands

Porto Santo is a small, beautiful island near Madeira in the Atlantic Ocean, and it’s part of Portugal. It’s not as big as Madeira, being only about 11 kilometers (around 7 miles) long and 6 kilometers (about 4 miles) wide. So, it’s much smaller and...