Volcanic cliffs drop straight into the Atlantic on Madeira, Portugal’s premier island escape. Fresh off its status as the #1 trending destination in the world, the secret is officially out, and global travelers have fully caught up to its charms. While you will share the island's famous levada trails and black-sand coves with plenty of fellow adventurers, the sheer beauty of the prehistoric forests, volcanic pools, and the historic charm of Funchal make it easy to see why the world is rushing to visit.