Madeira is a Portugese Archipelago located in the North Atlantic Ocean just under 400 kilometers (250 miles ) North of Teneriffe in the Canary Islands. The capital city is Funchal.The Archipelego is one of two Portugese autonomous regions the other being the Azores that is located to the northwest. Today it is a very popular year round holiday destination and over one million visitors arrive each year..The Island is famous for its wine and embroidery.The Island boasts the biggest New Years Eve fireworks display in the world.
Thanks for this card Terry and Barbara..and sending me this from your holiday..my first card from Madeira.. Posted 18 July 2011. Thanks,
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