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Magical
Madeira
Ever since Atlantic-steamer passengers stepped ashore on Madeira while their vessels loaded coal, travellers have been drawn to its year-round warm, temperate climate; lush parks and gardens; blue seascapes and towering cliffs; friendly locals; legendary wine and fresh food; rugged peaks; and thousands of kilometres of levadas (16th century canals) carrying water and creating a network of walking tracks through the island.
By Anne Chamberlain
36 JANUARY 2018