Contrast offers intense and sharp experiences. In Sofia’s Place you breath the local community spirit and culture in a sophisticated and cosmopolitan accommodation, in the heart of one of the most exclusive, dreamy and romantic places around. As Jardim do Mar itself, Sofia's Place offers the local and the universal, the unique and the diverse, the rural environment and the urbane comfort. Sofia was born in the pitoresque village. And as roots are kept intact, Jardim do Mar became more cosmopolitan as it attracted artists (writers, poets, painters), surfers and nature and tranquility lovers from all over.

Saturday 12 November 2022

Madeira Islands: World's Leading Island Destination 2022

 

Madalena do Mar, in the Southwest

Madeira Islands were elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2022 for the eighth time in eight years, by World Travel Awards, which are hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’.

When the world seems to go crazy, you can find peace, security, mild weather all year round and beautiful landscapes in these Atlantic islands. Madeira's Nature exhales energy and inspires emotion and adventure. It also has this profound and empowering quietness, working as a self (relaxing and healing) retreat from modern life rush, stress and anxieties. 

Give yourself a chance to experience Madeira Islands and come to visit us in Sofia's Place in Jardim do Mar, one of the most exclusive, dreamy and romantic places around.

Madeira offers unspoilt and breathtaking scenery with impressive high cliffs emerging directly from the ocean. «It’s the most dramatic landscape I have ever seen», says dear friend and surfer William Henry about Madeira, refering to the towering cliffs, rocky shores, waterfalls and seas of azure.

«As a child I often dreamed of a landscape like Madeira, because one much like it is often described in fairy tales and children’s stories», adds the above quoted friend. «Every year I find something new, and yet every year I am awe-struck by the same cliffs, gardens, waterfalls and waves that I witnessed on my first voyage.» (Read more)

Wednesday 29 December 2021

Madeira Islands: World's Leading Island Destination 2021

 

Pastoral landscape in Ponta do Pargo, where stunning sunsets can be viewed

Madeira Islands were elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2021 for the seventh time in seven years, by World Travel Awards, which are hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’.

Friday 24 December 2021

Madeira Islands: Europe's Leading Island Destination 2021


Laurel forest

Madeira Islands were elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2021 for the eighth time in nine years, by World Travel Awards, which are hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’.

Sunday 6 December 2020

Madeira Islands: World's Leading Island Destination 2020

 

Fanal majestic trees [photo: @rethfeldt2019]


Madeira Islands were elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2020 for the sixth time in six years, by World Travel Awards, which are hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’.

Please, check the promotional video: English.

Tuesday 3 November 2020

Madeira Islands: Europe's Leading Island Destination 2020

 

Jardim do Mar: photo copyright unknown


Madeira Islands were elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2020 for the seventh time in eight years, by World Travel Awards, which are hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’.

Please, check the promotional video: English and Portuguese.

Wednesday 18 December 2019

Madeira Islands: World's Leading Island Destination 2019

 

Calheta bay (end of the 19th or beginning of the 20th century): photo by Joaquim Augusto de Sousa


Madeira Islands were elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2019  for the fifth time in five years, by World Travel Awards, which are hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’.


Monday 2 December 2019

Madeira Islands: Europe's Leading Island Destination 2019

 

photo by Nélio Sousa

Madeira Islands were elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2019 for the sixth time in six years, by World Travel Awards, which are hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’.

Sunday 2 December 2018

Madeira Islands: World's Leading Island Destination 2018

Calheta bay, Madeira islands

Madeira Islands were elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2018 for the fourth time in four years, by World Travel Awards, which are hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’. Its 25th annual edition (Grand Final Gala Ceremony) took place in Pátio da Galé, Lisbon, Portugal, on the 1st December 2018.

Check Madeira's promotional video.

Madeira Islands had also been elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2015, 2016 and in 2017 by World Travel Awards, in the 22nd edition, which took place in El Jadida, Morocco, on the 12th December 2015, in the 23rd edition (Grand Final Gala Ceremony), which took place in the Republic of Maldives, on the 2nd December 2016, and in the 24th annual edition (Europe Gala Ceremony) took place in St. Petersburg, Russia, on the 30th September 2017.

In 201820162014, and 2013 Madeira Islands had also been elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination, and also nominated for the World's Leading Island Destination 2013.

When the world seems to go crazy, you can find peace, security, mild weather all year round and beautiful landscapes in these Atlantic islands. Madeira's Nature exhales energy and inspires emotion and adventure. It also has this profound and empowering quietness, working as a self (relaxing and healing) retreat from modern life rush, stress and anxieties. 

Give yourself a chance to experience Madeira Islands and come to visit us in Sofia's Place in Jardim do Mar, one of the most exclusive, dreamy and romantic places around.

Madeira offers unspoilt and breathtaking scenery with impressive high cliffs emerging directly from the ocean. «It’s the most dramatic landscape I have ever seen», says dear friend and surfer William Henry about Madeira, refering to the towering cliffs, rocky shores, waterfalls and seas of azure.

«As a child I often dreamed of a landscape like Madeira, because one much like it is often described in fairy tales and children’s stories», adds the above quoted friend. «Every year I find something new, and yet every year I am awe-struck by the same cliffs, gardens, waterfalls and waves that I witnessed on my first voyage.» (Read more)

Sofia's Place blog posts on the subject:
Madeira Islands elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2018 (this post)
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2018
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2017
Madeira Islands elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2016
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016
Madeira Islands elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2015
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013
Madeira Islands nominated for the World's Leading Island Destination 2013

Previous awards direct links:
Madeira Islands elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2018
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2018
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2017
Madeira Islands elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2016
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016
Madeira Islands elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2015
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013
Madeira Islands nominated for the World's Leading Island Destination 2013

More information on Madeira Islands:
www.visitmadeira.pt