{"id":15517,"date":"2025-04-13T04:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T04:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/15517\/"},"modified":"2025-04-13T04:00:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T04:00:23","slug":"insanely-beautiful-european-island-named-hawaii-of-europe-launches-new-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/15517\/","title":{"rendered":"Insanely beautiful European island named Hawaii of Europe launches new flights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A European country that&#8217;s four hours away from the UK has been named the &#8216;Hawaii of Europe&#8217; with more flights being introduced as the summer approaches, with prices starting from \u00a360.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3_View-of-Funchal-and-Fuerte-De-Madeira-in-the-historical-center-Madeira-Island-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"Aeral view of blue clear skies, seaside, mountains and buildings\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>The &#8216;Hawaii of Europe&#8217; is in Madeira, Portugal.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A stunning European island that\u2019s not too far from home has been named the \u2018Hawaii of Europe\u2019 and new flights have been launched just in time for the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/holidays\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The \u2018Hawaii of Europe\u2019 is just<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/travel\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> four hours away from London <\/a>and next to the beloved Spanish archipelago. Located in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/portugal\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Portugal<\/a>, Madeira is said to be the new hotspot for British holidaymakers looking to get away, especially in light of the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/travel\/news\/anti-tourist-protesters-target-eight-35017119\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">anti-tourist sentiment across mainland Spain,<\/a> the Canaries and the Balearics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Besides being the home of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/cristiano-ronaldo\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a>, Madeira is a destination known for its gorgeous landscapes and year-round warm climate. It\u2019s also a popular place for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring nature.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/lifestyle\/travel\/uk-beach-looks-like-should-34987557\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK beach looks like it should be in the Caribbean is named one of Britain&#8217;s best<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0_Funchal-bay-Madeira-Island-Portugal-Aerial-view.jpg\" alt=\"Aeral view of blue clear skies, seaside, mountains and buildings\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Funchal is the capital of Madeira, home of legendary football player Cristiano Ronaldo.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Portugal&#8217;s gastronomy is rich in flavours, with Mediterranean and Atlantic influence and its historical spice trade. Famous dishes include the Bacalhau, which is salted cod, as well as the traditional Pastel de Nata, a delicious and creamy custard tart. But the best Portuguese cuisine comes from the sea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">There are a lot of things to do and see in Madeira, suitable to all ages and preferences.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Hiking<\/strong> : Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo are the best places to explore nature. Porto Moniz allows locals and visitors to swim in the volcanic rock pools.<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Cabo Girao:<\/strong> Europe\u2019s highest cliff viewpoint with panoramic views.<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Ponta de Sao Lourenco:<\/strong> Known for its rock formation and shocking cliffs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Laurissilva Forest:<\/strong> A UNESCO World-Heritage site.<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Funchal:<\/strong> The capital city of Madeira. Rich in history, food and culture. Its name comes from the abundance of fennel, which translates to \u2018funcho\u2019 in Portuguese.<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Beaches:<\/strong> Enjoy the crystal clear waters, including the black sand beaches of Seixal and Praia Formosa, as well as Porto Santo, known for its golden sand beach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where best to fly from in the UK<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Starting from May, every Thursday, Jet2 will add flights to Madeira from Bournemouth. Ryanair will also operate flights every Wednesday and Sunday from Edinburgh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">For those who live in London, there are direct flights from London to Madeira with easyJet and Jet2, with flying increasing more often as the summer approaches. The cheapest flights are via London Stansted Airport, with flights costing from \u00a360 depending on the month and the time of purchase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Alternatively, flights operate from London Gatwick, London Heathrow and London Luton Airport at higher fares and layovers in between.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/travel\/incredible-caribbean-style-beach-just-35016835\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Incredible Caribbean style beach just hours from UK loved by Tom Cruise<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0_Aerial-view-of-Madeira-island-Land-meets-ocean-in-Seixal-Madeira-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"Aeral view of blue clear skies, seaside, mountains and buildings\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>More flights to Madeira will be operating with airlines Jet2 and easyJet starting from May 2025.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Madeira tends to get busy during the summer months, specifically from June to August, with the average temperatures being around 26C . According to latest reports, Madeira welcomes around two million visitors per year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">For those holidaymakers looking for a new holiday destination that\u2019s not too far away, look no further &#8211; Madeira is the perfect place to add to your list of \u2018Eurosummer\u2019 destinations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A European country that&#8217;s four hours away from the UK has been named the &#8216;Hawaii of Europe&#8217; with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15518,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5174],"tags":[10612,4116,2000,299,5187,2406,3046,1339,10611,183,10610],"class_list":{"0":"post-15517","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-eu","8":"tag-and-cultural-organization","9":"tag-cristiano-ronaldo","10":"tag-eu","11":"tag-europe","12":"tag-european","13":"tag-holidays","14":"tag-portugal","15":"tag-ryanair","16":"tag-scientific","17":"tag-travel","18":"tag-united-nations-educational"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114328661256959025","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15517"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15517\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}