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Ponta de São Lourenço, Madeira, Portugal
The Hawaii of Europe?
Even perched on Ponta de São Lourenço, this seaside lookout near Madeira's easternmost point, you're almost 1,000 kilometres from this nation's capital. An island territory of Portugal, Madeira boasts 145 kilometres of coastline alternating between sheer sea cliffs like these and inviting sandy beaches, which welcome experienced hikers, seasoned surfers and champion beach nappers alike. The largest landmass in the Atlantic archipelago also called Madeira, it's a popular year-round destination for Europeans from chillier parts, particularly the UK and Germany.
The Hawaii of Europe?
Even perched on Ponta de São Lourenço, this seaside lookout near Madeira's easternmost point, you're almost 1,000 kilometres from this nation's capital. An island territory of Portugal, Madeira boasts 145 kilometres of coastline alternating between sheer sea cliffs like these and inviting sandy beaches, which welcome experienced hikers, seasoned surfers and champion beach nappers alike. The largest landmass in the Atlantic archipelago also called Madeira, it's a popular year-round destination for Europeans from chillier parts, particularly the UK and Germany.
This place is part of Portugal, but we're closer to Africa than Europe.
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