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