Awards and Distinctions
Madeira Island collects awards and prestige. See them here.
"World´s Leading Island Destination"
World Travel Awards 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
"Europe´s Leading Island Destination"
World Travel Awards 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013
“Sustainable tourist destination”
EarthCheck Silver Certified 2023
EarthCheck Bronze Benchmarked 2022
EarthCheck Bronze Benchmarked 2022
"Best Cruise Destination in Europe" | World Cruise Awards
Europe's Best Cruise Destination 2022 - 1st place
"Best Cruise Destination in Europe"
European Best Destinations 2021 - 1st place
"Santana World Biosphere Reserve"
UNESCO 2011
"7 Natural Wonders of Portugal - Forests and Woodlands"
7 Maravilhas de Portugal 2010 (Laurisilva Forest)
"World Heritage Site"
UNESCO 1999 ((Laurisilva Forest)