Generous nature in every corner of the island

Due to its geographical location, Madeira benefits from a temperate climate all year round (between a low of 19 degrees even in January and a high of 35 degrees in August). The Azores anticyclone brings warm, humid air from the ocean, while the island's geography, with its mountainous terrain in the centre and north, contributes to the higher temperatures. The Gulf Stream also warms the waters that wash its beaches and, especially in summer, makes the Atlantic less cold than elsewhere. Nature is more than generous: endless lush banana plantations, especially in the south, alternate with a rich and diverse flora that makes this area a true botanical paradise with a unique heritage: of the 138 plant species identified, 31 are endemic (exclusive) to the island. Just the sight of that unique riot of colours (from the bright purple of the Jacaranda, to the red of the Protea, the pink of the Anthurium, the white of the refined Hydrangea and again the yellow-pink of the Hibiscus and the vibrant pink of the Bougainvillea) is worth a trip: gardens and public and private parks scattered over the island embellish the landscape all year round.