Set amongst gardens and dense woodland, the centre of the small Monte district is a place for tranquil strolls, stopping at the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte, erected in honour of the patron saint of Madeira, inside which you will find the tomb

The sea is a natural way of getting to Portugal and a good starting point to gain an insight into the history of this country of explorers. Boats from all over the world dock here, whether via the Atlantic to the west, or the Medi

In Madeira, the Sketch Tour concentrated on the three themes essential for visitors to the archipelago: world heritage, nature and cuisine.

Dreaming of having a holiday on an island is very close to the idea of paradise, and for those who have this motivation in mind when it comes to deciding, the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are destinations not to be missed.