7. Madeira, Portugal
As an archipelago, Madeira actually means “wood” in Portuguese. Even though it is located in Europe, the climate around here is subtropical and one of the warmest in the continent.
Millions of people visit this place not just because of its luxury beaches, but also other exotic things only found here. Among them are its history, landscapes, and of course amazing cuisine. Especially when you enjoy them with Madeira wine!
The Madeira Island is formed by a massive shield volcano. Thus, it provides one-of-a-kind landscapes, such as the volcano lagoon you can see on the picture above.
And guess what, they built luxury resorts on it! The most popular spot for this “lava pool” can be found at Porto Moniz.
