Flowers are one of the trademarks that make Madeira known the world over but the florists are the ones who give them a human face

The first time Jean Truter came to Madeira was in 1947. To her, she had found a colourful book with exotic pictures. Almost seventy years later, this is where she feels at home.

Though separated by time and historical period, both Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill belong in Madeira’s list of illustrious visitors.

Madeira wants to unite the Europe's Best Island Destination with the World's Best Island Destination title.