FUNCHAL, MADEIRA

MOLLY GREAVES

‘Welcome to paradise,’ the host says, handing me a glass of Champagne as I step on to the boat that will take me to Funchal port. I soon learn that Madeirans have no shortage of wonderful things to say about their island, a beautiful Portuguese archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa. Looking out over the blue sea at the awe-inspiring mountains, my skin warmed by the sun for the first time in months, I can’t help but agree – this is paradise. We all need a break from the daily grind, but when the opportunity arises to escape the office for a few days, I find it hard to choose between a jam-packed city break and a stunning coastal getaway. Funchal ends up being the best of both – known…

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Red UK (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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