Awards and Distinctions
The islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are recognized nationally and internationally as a very special place to spend a memorable vacation. Its tourist potential and qualities are reinforced by renowned awards attributed to Madeira over the years.
| AWARDS | YEAR | ENTITY |
| “Porto Santo Beach – European Safest Beaches 2021” | 2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Most Romantic Destinations for Valentine Day in Europe – Porto Santo Island” (1st place) | 2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Best Bird Watching Destinations in Europe (1st place) | 2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Most Paradisiacal destinations in Europe” (1st place) | 2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Best European Cruise Destination” (1st place) | 2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Warmest destinations for winter sun in Europe” (1st place) | 2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Europe’s Safest Destination to Travel in 2021” | 2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
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“Best European Destination for Road Trips” (2nd place)
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2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
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“Best Destinations to watch dolphins & whales in Europe” (2nd place)
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2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
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“Best Hiking Destination in Europe” (5th place)
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2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
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“Best Natural Beaches in Europe – Porto Moniz” (8th place)
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2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2021” (8th place) | 2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Most Romantic Destination in Europe” (11th place) | 2021 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Safest destination in Europe for Christmas – Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2020” (1st place) | 2020 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “Best Easter Destination in Europe” (3rd place) | 2020 | EBD – European Best Destinations |
| “World´s Leading Island Destination” | 2020,2019,2018,2017,2016,2015. | WTA – World Travel Awards |
| “Europe´s Leading Island Destination” | 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013 | WTA – World Travel Awards |
| “Porto Santo Biosphere Reserve” – UNESCO | 2020 | UNESCO |
| “Bailinho da Madeira (Typical Folk dance)- Popular Culture award” | 2020 | 7 Wonders of Portugal |
| “Madeira World´s Best Emerging Golf Destination” | 2019 | World Golf Awards |
| “Five Stars Award Portugal – Flower Festival, Madeira Wine, Porto Santo beach, CR7 Museum” | 2020 |
Cinco Estrelas Regiões Award
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| “Europe’s Most underrated short-haul weekender” | 2019/2020 | MONOCLE |
| “Best Public Stand BTL” | 2019 | BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa |
| “Selvagens Islands Nature Reserve “GLORES Award – Global Ocean Refuge System” | 2018 | Global Ocean Refuge System |
| “TOP 10 Best Islands in the World – Travellers’ Choice – 6th Place” | 2015 |
Tripadvisor – Travellers’ Choice™
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| “Funchal – City of the Year – Sustainable Mobility” | 2013 | Civitas Awards |
| “7 Wonders Beaches of Portugal – “Beaches and Dunes” – Porto Santo Island Beach” | 2012 | 7 Wonders of Portugal |
| “Santana Biosphere Reserve” – UNESCO” | 2011 | UNESCO |
| “7 Natural Wonders of Portugal – “Forest and Woods” – Laurissilva Forest | 2010 | 7 Wonders of Portugal |
| “Destination of Excellence and Quality”, in the following categories Mountain and Landscape, Diving, Accommodation, Culture and Heritage, Security and Shopping” | 2009/2014 | SMED/OMT System of Measures for Excellence in Destinations |
| “Greatest Fireworks Show in the World” – Guinness World Records | 2006/2007 | Guinness World Records™ |
| Laurissilva Forest “World´s Natural Heritage of Humanity – UNESCO” | 1999 | UNESCO |
| “Selvagens Islands Nature Reserve” European Diploma of the Council of Europe for Protected Areas” | 1992 | European Council (EU) |
