Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

TOP 12 Places to Visit in MADEIRA We returned from a short journey to the enchanting Madeira. What did we see? And what left us in awe? 1. The most beautiful view point — 📍Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto 2. Small village with amazing view — 📍São Vicente. 3. Foggy Laurisilva forest, where the new Star Wars like filmed in March 2023 — 📍Fanal Forestry Station 4. A waterfall falling into the Atlantic Ocean — 📍Véu da Noiva viewpoint 5. A waterfall cascading over the old highway — 📍Cascata dos Anjos

What is the best way to explore a side of Madeira Island few others get to see? My friends over at @epicbackpackertours have designed a truly unique 6-day itinerary - that combines challenging, off-the-beaten-track style hikes, canyoneering, and great local food experiences; seriously nobody else if offering this sort of trip in Madeira. Their trips are usually made up of independent travelers who don’t normally do group tours but want to discover the “real” side of a place. The next trip Epic i