Porto Santo
Golden sand, dry farmland and Atlantic traditions shape an island table where bread, grains, grass peas and local wine preserve Porto Santo’s identity.
MADEIRA ISLAND · PORTUGAL
Madeira
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Atlantic fish, laurel-scented roasts, sugar cane and tropical fruit shape Madeira’s generous table.See what to eat↓
RegionMadeiraLocal picks18Coordinates32.76° N · 16.96° WCome hungry. Leave with stories.
THE ISLAND AT THE TABLE
Taste the island
What to taste across Madeira?
Specialities associated with the island's places and local traditions.
At the table
Savoury dishes associated with places across this island.
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Bolo do Caco
A traditional flat bread, normally served warm with garlic butter.Fish02
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Peixe-Espada-Preto com Banana
Black scabbardfish fillet, frequently served with Madeira banana.Fish03
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Bife de Atum à Madeirense
Tuna prepared with garlic, bay leaf, wine and other local seasonings.Meat04
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Espetada Madeirense
Beef cubes seasoned with garlic and salt, traditionally roasted on a laurel skewer.Meat05
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Carne de Vinha-d'alhos
Pork marinated in wine, vinegar, garlic and spices, especially traditional at Christmas.Local sweets
Pastries and traditional sweets worth making room for.
Sweets06
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Bolo de Mel da Madeira
A dark, aromatic cake traditionally made with sugar-cane honey, spices and dried fruit and nuts.Sweets07
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Broas de Mel
Small traditional cakes or biscuits made with sugar-cane honey and spices.Sweets08
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Banana da Madeira
One of the archipelago’s best-known agricultural products.Sweets09
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Queijada da Madeira
A traditional Madeiran sweet made with fresh cheese, sugar and eggs.Sweets10
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Pudim de Maracujá
A creamy Madeiran dessert flavoured with passion fruit, balancing sweetness with a fresh tropical acidity.Sweets11
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Rebuçados de Funcho
Traditional Madeiran sweets flavoured with fennel, closely associated with Funchal.Sweets16
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Capelas de São João
A traditional sweet from Porto Santo associated with the festivities of São João, the island’s patron saint.In the glass
The local drink that completes the experience.
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Vinho Madeira
A world-famous fortified wine produced in styles ranging from dry to sweet.Drinks13
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Poncha
A traditional drink made with sugar-cane spirit, honey or sugar and lemon, now found in many variations.Drinks14
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Rum Agrícola da Madeira
A spirit distilled from sugar cane grown in Madeira.Drinks15
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Pé de Cabra
A creamy traditional Madeira drink, particularly associated with Câmara de Lobos.Drinks17
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Vinho de Caracol
A traditional wine from Porto Santo, produced from vines cultivated in the island’s distinctive sandy and calcareous soils.Drinks18
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Vinho de Listrão
A distinctive wine from Porto Santo made from the traditional Listrão grape, adapted to the island’s dry climate and calcareous sandy soils.ACROSS THE ISLANDS
Islands to discover
More islands around Madeira
Each island has its own landscapes, stories and flavours.
BEYOND THE TABLE
Living traditions
Festivals & traditions
Celebrations, pilgrimages and historical gatherings that reveal another side of local identity.
Madeira · spring parades and floral traditions
Madeira Flower Festival
When: spring, usually between April and May
Madeira · harvest season and wine culture
Madeira Wine Festival
When: between August and September
Madeira · summer parish festivities
Madeiran Arraiais
When: summer
Porto Santo · historical recreation
Columbus Festival
When: September
Porto Santo · popular festivities
São João Festivities
When: 23 and 24 June
WALK THE LANDSCAPE
Notable routes
Trails worth following
A short selection of established trails. Check the official route conditions before setting out.
6.1km
2.7km
ER 120–Terra Chã · Porto Santo
PS PR1 · Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã
RouteLinear
Official information THE ISLAND AT THE TABLE
A island is best understood through its local tables.
Madeira brings together places whose ingredients, recipes and traditions reflect the character of Madeira.
Madeira
Bolo do Caco
Peixe-Espada-Preto com Banana
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