Madeira Island Location and Climate
The Madeira Archipelago is located in the Atlantic Ocean in the African plate, 978 km south of Portugal, approximately 33 degrees north latitude, and about 700 km west of the African coast. Almost the same latitude as Casablanca and is 450 km north of the Canary Islands, and has a total area of 796 km2.
Because of its volcanic origin, its landscape is very rugged and never becomes monotonous, standing out with high mountains and deep valleys, where different shades of green are abundant.
Madeira Island's mild climate is not a recent phenomenon. While the rest of Europe suffered from the effects of the last glaciation, the island’s Atlantic location protected it from the most destructive temperatures. This means that in Madeira we can find a conserved forest of ancient laurels of Europe.
The terrain, as well as exposure to prevailing winds, give the island many micro-climates which, combined with the exotic vegetation, is an important attraction factor for the tourism industry.
Precipitation is higher on the north shore than on the south. There aren't large temperature variations throughout the year, keeping the mild climate.
The island's mild climate is conducive to agriculture and allows the fruit trees of the Mediterranean countries to grow alongside tropical species such as guava, banana, mango, among others.
The same goes for the flowers. Everywhere, the exotic flowers like strelitzias, orchids, and anthuriums, mingle with common species such as hollyhocks, hydrangeas, and hibiscus, dotting the landscape with a multitude of colors, leaving a pleasant scent in the air wherever you may go.
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