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A paradise called Funchal awaits you
Madeira Island capital Funchal is a cosmopolitan city that is home to various well maintained pleasant gardens, plus the botanical gardens. Funchal name origins come from the abundance of fennel (funcho) that existed on the island. In its debut days it was an active port town throughout the Age of Discovery.
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São Miguel: an emerald set in a sapphire sea
Where on earth can you discover the green, rolling hills of Ireland, the lush, semi-tropical forests of New Zealand, the volcanic springs of Iceland and the turquoise lakes of Canada in one compact place?Welcome to the Island of São Miguel, the largest, most developed and certainly the most stunning of the nine islands that make up the volcanic archipelago of the Azores.
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The Porto nation
Known as Portugal’s second main city, Porto has given its name to both the well-known port wines and the nation itself, Portugal, being a derivative of Porto’s Latin name, Portus Cale.
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-[38678].res.jpg "Jardim Botânico, Funchal Photo: MIKE ALMOND")
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