Luxury dog-friendly hotels in Madeira, Portugal

Laced with lush vegetation and set over 6,000 feet above sea level, the autonomous Portuguese island of Madeira impresses with its rolling landscapes, terracotta-tiled towns and breathtaking black-sand beaches. Don the hiking boots and admire gaze-worthy views atop Cabo Girão; or swap your Salomons for sandals and jaunt down to Livramento, where Carreiros will do the work for you, pushing you about in a wicker toboggan, the island’s delightfully quirky enduring tradition. End sun-filled days on one of many beaches, some dark in hue, with a brandy-slugged poncha cocktail – or indeed, a tot of Madeira’s eponymous fortified wine – and meaty espetadas fresh off the grill.

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