Taste of Tropical Madeira
Port
Madeira, Portugal
Activity Level
moderate
Duration
4:00 Hours
Tuck into the authentic tastes of this spectacular island as we take you to fascinating, flavour-packed places.
Head to Madeira's warm south-west coast and get acquainted with the island’s traditional crops and the families who rely on this tropical harvest. Immerse yourself in details of daily farming life. Walk among banana and sugar cane plantations, breathe in the scents and taste the exotic flavours of tropical fruits and unusual produce. Follow the production trail in the Sugar Cane Mill and Rum Factory. Sip rum and sugar cane juice. Try a sample of Madeira’s speciality – molasses cake. Marvel at the action in the banana export depot.
The village of Ribeira Brava hosts a local farmers’ market, giving you the opportunity to wander through the tempting stalls and buy your favourite tropical fruits. It’s a feast for the senses.
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