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Hiking along a levada in Madeira
Attractions & Activities
The island's idyllic natural setting provides numerous activities for visitors such as walking
the Levada trails, scuba diving in the pristine waters of the Garajau Natural Reserve, climb-
ing to the top of Cabo Girão, one of the world's tallest ocean cliffs, or discovering the vol-
canic São Vicente Caves containing lava tubes. There are also numerous cultural and his-
torical attractions to enjoy such as the Contemporary Art Museum, the Story Centre Mu-
seum, the Museum of Electricity, the Natural History Museum, the Madeira Wine Museum,
the Whale Museum, the ornate Sé Cathedral, and many others. Try to plan your trip around
one of the numerous events to truly experience the local culture, in particular the Flower
Festival, the Carnival parades, the Atlantic Festival, and the firework display to mark New
Year's Eve.
