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Pretty Portuguese islands
The Portuguese island of Madeira is as green as they come, and the capital, Funchal, is no different. You can check out its flower-filled gardens and cobbled old town on one of our cruises. Or, go ashore in Ponta Delgada, in the Azores. The city’s a mish-mash of museums, 17th-century buildings and seaside restaurants. This part of Portugal’s one of the sunniest spots in Europe, even in the winter, and the Azores are especially beautiful in spring, when the flowers come into bloom.
From beaches to bars
In summer, Madeira and the Azores are ideal spots for hiking through tree-carpeted hills and lounging on the caramel-coloured beaches. And there’s still plenty to do in Funchal in winter – you can whizz down the hill in a wicker sled, tour museums or nurse a glass of fortified wine at a bar. The city’s marina comes to life at the weekends, too – it’s lined with cosmopolitan cocktail bars and chic restaurants.
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Funchal
Sweeter than wine, Madeira’s a fine excuse to binge on beautiful scenery to your heart’s content. Funchal is the island’s capital, a bewitching collection of cobbled streets, quaint museums and buzzing café and restaurant life. Get to know Funchal. This spellbinding city is a portion of Portugal sprinkled with a dash of Garden of Eden and Edwardian Britain.
Love cruising? Try TUI River Cruises
TUI River Cruises tick off everything from big-name cities like Budapest and Vienna to barely-trodden bankside beauties, like Cochem and Durnstein – via iconic waterways including the Rhine and Danube. Best of all? Flights, transfers and meals with drinks are all included.