When I told people we were going on vacation to Madeira, it raised an eyebrow or two. To answer the last question first: No. Port comes from the Douro region of Portugal, and Madeira is home to its ...

New Bedford's Madeiran folklore group will perform at the EU Open House in Washington D.C., showcasing culture.

Portugal is a country of beautiful coastlines, rich history, and friendly locals. And it seems that everyone is angling to ...

I'm sitting in a glorified basket, careening down highly glossed roads, trying to enjoy the stunning scenery I'm surrounded by but laughing too hard to fully appreciate it. To be fair, the scenery can ...

According to legend, when 15th-century Portuguese explorers happened upon a rugged and foreboding string of islands—less than a week’s sail from the Iberian Peninsula—sailors sequestered themselves on ...

IS IT LIKE PORT? That’s the first question most wine drinkers ask when contemplating a glass of Madeira, according to Michael Scaffidi, wine director of Union Square Cafe in New York. His answer?

In 1419, when Portuguese seafarers happened on an uninhabited island in the North Atlantic, around 500 miles off the African coast, they were awed by the dense covering of greenery. Even today, after ...

From the volcanic lagoons of the Azores to the lush peaks of Madeira, Portugal’s islands offer a rare mix of wild beauty, rich culture, and unforgettable adventures. Whether snorkeling in the crystal ...

To answer the last question first: no. Port comes from the Douro region of Portugal, and Madeira is home to its own eponymous appellation of fortified wine. The where (and the what): Madeira is a ...

FUNCHAL, Madeira - When I told people we were going on vacation to Madeira, it raised an eyebrow or two. To answer the last question first: No. Port comes from the Douro region of Portugal, and ...