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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
“Best European Destination for Road Trips” (2nd place)
2021 EBD – European Best Destinations
“Best Destinations to watch dolphins & whales in Europe” (2nd place)
2021 EBD – European Best Destinations
“Best Hiking Destination in Europe” (5th place)
2021 EBD – European Best Destinations
“Best Natural Beaches in Europe – Porto Moniz” (8th place)
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

 

“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™

 

“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)
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