It’s the island’s most popular fruit, or as Dolores Aveiro (Cristiano Ronaldo’s mom) would say, Madeira’s second-best export. A guided tour of the Banana Museum in Ponta do Sol is worth it ...

The Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, 600 miles (968 km) off the coast of Lisbon, is one of Europe's best underrated destinations. The main island (Madeira) is known as the "Island of Flowers ...