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Madeira
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“Madeira, officially the Autonomous Region of Madeira, is an autonomous region of Portugal, in the Atlantic Ocean about 805 km southwest of mainland Portugal. Together with the Azores, it is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal and a special territory of the European Union. It is the…”
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Lonely PlanetJul 27

Things you need to know before visiting Portugal

Our Porto insider has all the top tricks and tips you need before you book that magical trip to Portugal.

rugged, semi-tropical island off western Africa

5 things in this story
  • MadeiraSightrugged, semi-tropical island off western Africa
  • Elsewhere
  • The AzoresSightPonta Delgada, Portugalnine green islands in the middle of the Atlantic
  • AlentejoNeighborhoodÉvora, Portugalregion with hilltop villages
  • AlgarveNeighborhoodFaro, Portugalregion with over 100 beaches
  • Parque Nacional da Peneda-GerêsSightPeneda-Gerês, Portugalnational park with waterfalls and natural pools
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National GeographicFeb 10, 2025

Why Slovenia is Europe’s best-kept secret for hikers

Europe has long been a popular vacation destination, be it for a steamy summer vacation or a Christmas market train journey. For hiking enthusiasts, Europe offers a seemingly endless bounty of ...

Island known for gentle levada walks

19 things in this story
  • MadeiraSightIsland known for gentle levada walks
  • Elsewhere
  • Camino de SantiagoTrailSantiago de Compostela, SpainLong-distance hiking pilgrimage route
  • Postojna CaveSightPostojna, SloveniaCave system near Predjama Castle, accessible by train
  • Lake BledSightBled, SloveniaIconic Slovenian destination with short, easy hikes
  • Triglav National ParkSightBled, SloveniaSlovenia's only national park, home to challenging routes
  • TriglavHotelBled, SloveniaSlovenia's highest peak, a technical hike
  • Triglavski Dom na KredariciHotelBled, SloveniaSlovenia's highest mountain lodge for overnight stays
  • Alpe-Adria TrailTrailVillach, Austria460-mile trail traversing Slovenia, Austria, and Italy
  • Soča ValleyNeighborhoodBovec, SloveniaFairytale-like forests in the Slovenian section of Alpe-Adria Trail
  • Skocjanske JameSightDivača, SloveniaUNESCO World Heritage cave system with underground paths
  • Reka RiverSightDivača, SloveniaRiver crossed by a bridge within Skocjan Caves
  • Predjama CastleSightPostojna, SloveniaMedieval castle set into a cliff near Postojna Cave
  • Trail of TrappistsTrailVipava Valley, SloveniaExplores old wine transport routes
  • Walk of PeaceTrailNova Gorica, Slovenia67-mile stretch with war remnants between Alps and Adriatic
  • Kobarid Historic TrailTrailKobarid, SloveniaTrail with forests, waterfalls, and WWI bunker remnants
  • Kobarid MuseumMuseumKobarid, SloveniaWWI-focused museum on the Kobarid Historic Trail
  • Velika PlaninaSightKamnik, SloveniaMountain plateau with herdsmen huts, accessible by cable car
  • Rupnik LineSightLjubljana, Slovenia
  • Soča FrontlineSightBovec, Slovenia
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