2 Best Things to Do in Madeira

Have you got a head for heights?  One way to find out is to try out the Cabo Girao Cliffs Skywalk.  The volcanic cliffs at Cabo Girao tower 580 metres above the crashing waves below, making these one of the highest cliffs in Europe.  The spot attracts base jumpers from around the world who come here to make death-defying parachute jumps into the depths below.  In 2012 someone came up with the idea of building a suspended glass-bottomed platform here which lets visitors experience the dizzying sensation of walking on air whilst looking down at the stunning views below.  ...

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The remote village of Porto Moniz on the north-eastern tip of the island has a history of whaling.  Today it remains a picturesque fishing village which visitors are drawn to the experience the unique joys of bathing in the natural lava pools. Try to come here before 11am or after 3pm when you won't have to share the delights on offer here with hordes of coach parties. 

The main reason people come here is to experience a dip in the natural rock pools, surrounded by stunning lava rock formations. The pools, joined together by a series of paths are the ideal spot for taking a dip in...

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