What is the best island to visit in Europe in 2025?
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Travel & Tourism news Europe - What is the best island to visit in Europe in 2025 according to National Geographic?
Nicknamed "Eden" or the "Pearl of the Atlantic," the best island to visit in Europe in 2025 according to National Geographic “Travel Readers' Choice Awards” is Madeira.
What island in Europe has forests and waterfalls?
Mountains, cliffs, waterfalls, and forests make up the landscape of this Portuguese island of volcanic origin. Madeira’s laurel forests were declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 and is an ideal destination for sustainable tourism.
Madeira is home to hundreds of plant and animal species, many of them endemic, and natural pools like those of Porto Moniz. This little piece of Eden has a mild spring-like climate year-round, allowing visitors to enjoy both its natural scenery, and its Portuguese cuisine to be enjoyed with its Madeira wine and meats. For a cultural experience, Madeira’s museums, such as the Museum of Sacred Art in Funchal and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Madeira are worth a visit.