Beach or Mountain Vacation: What to Choose This Summer?

As summer approaches, one big question returns: beach or mountain vacation? Both options offer spectacular scenery, culture, local cuisine and unforgettable activities, a great way to disconnect from everyday routine.

Across the Iberian Peninsula, coastal and inland landscapes invite you to experience life from different perspectives. The sea refreshes, energizes and awakens both the appetite and the soul. The mountains offer shelter and reconnection with nature. We’re here to show you that there’s a perfect destination for every traveler, and many ways to enjoy it.

The Call of the Sea: Salt, Breeze and Atlantic Flavor

Lush nature between volcanoes and gardens in Madeira

If you’ve ever dreamed of getting lost in a garden in the middle of the Atlantic, Madeira is your destination. This Portuguese Island is unlike any other, with a volcanic landscape of dramatic cliffs that drop into the Atlantic. Everything here is lived intensely: the colors and the scents.

Starting from Funchal, the capital, you can explore by jeep, taste local fruit and immerse yourself in the heart of the island. If this Atlantic destination catches your eye, here are some of our favorite ways to experience Madeira:

Take a journey full of contrasts with our Jeep tour through banana plantations and lush gardens, where vibrant nature and traditional cuisine come together.
Discover remote landscapes, authentic food and local wines with our gastronomic jeep tour through the north and wine-producing region of Madeira, certified as DOP Madeirense since 2008.

Funchal invites you to a summer where the wild beauty of the island and its culinary heritage go hand in hand.