Madeira presents a land of natural and cultural diversity, prized and valued by many.
The rugged relief and slopes are the geological result of the archipelago that contributed to the formation of different types of landscape, vegetation, micro-climates and cultures. In addition to the natural wealth, the archipelago also has a vast cultural heritage reflected in the historical buildings, gastronomy, oenology, handicrafts, activities and festivities in the region.
1995
The Desertas Islands received the status of Natural Reserve
1999
The Laurissilva forest has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site
2011
The municipality of Santana has been honoured as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
2020
Porto Santo has been classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Sustainability Goals – Horizon: 2030
Know the main goals that Madeira has set until 2030 towards a more sustainable archipelago.
Certifications, Recognitions and Awards
Entities in the tourism sector with sustainability certifications, recognitions and awards by 2024.
Travelife
- Calheta Beach Hotel
- Hotel The Views Oásis
- Hotel The Views Baia
- Hotel The Views Monumental
- Quinta Alegre
- Riu Madeira
- Saccharum Resort
- TUI BLUE Madeira Gardens Hotel
- Galo Resort Hotel Alpino Atlântico
- Galo Resort Hotels Sentido Galomar
- Galo Resor Hotels Sentido Galosol
- Hotel Quinta do Furão
- Intertours
- Hotel Royal Savoy
- Hotel Savoy Palace
Biosphere
- Madeira Adventure Kingdom
- ASPA – São Paulo Studios
- Adventure Madeira – Empresa Animação Turística (True Spirit)
- Quinta da Casa Branca
- Hotel Baía Azul
- Hotel Alto Lido
- Hotel Jardins do Lago
- Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina
ISO 14001
- Hotel The Views Baía
- Hotel The Views Monumental
- Hotel The Views Oásis
EarthCheck
- Reid’s Palace
Green Key
- Golden Residence Hotel
- Hotel The Residence Porto Mare
- Hotel Apartamento Terrace Mar
- Suite Hotel Eden Mar
- Inatel Porto Santo Hotel
- Hotel Royal Orchid
- Hotel Dorisol Mimosa
- Hotel Dorisol Florasol
- Hotel Dorisol Estrelícia
- Hotel Dorisol Buganvília
- Hotel Enotel Magnólia
- Hotel Enotel Sunset Bay
- Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
- Aqua Natura Bay
- Aqua Natura Madeira Hotel
- Fajã of the Fathers
- The Views Baía
- The Views Monumental
- The Views Oásis
- Galo Resort Hotel Alpino Atlântico
- Galo Resort Hotels Sentido Galomar
- Galo Resort Hotels Sentido Galosol
- Girasssol Suite Hotel
- Hotel Alto Lido
- Hotel ATRIO
- Hotel Baía Azul
- Hotel Cais da Oliveira
- Hotel Orca Praia
- Hotel Pestana Ocean Bay Resort
- Hotel Porto Santa Maria
- Hotel Praia Dourada
- Hotel Quinta da Serra
- Hotel Rocamar
- Hotel Torre Praia
- Hotel Vila Gale Santa Cruz
- Hotel Porto Mare
- Meliá Madeira Mare Hotel
- Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel
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- Pestana Casino Park Hotel
- Pestana Casino Studios
- Pestana Churchill Bay Pousada & Historic Hotel
- Pestana Colombos Premium Club All Inclusive Beach & Spa Resort
- Pestana CR7 Funchal
- Pestana Fisherman Village – Boutique Hotel
- Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Resort
- Pestana Miramar Garden Resort Aparthotel
- Pestana Palms Ocean Hotel
- Pestana Porto Santo Premium All Inclusive Beach & Spa Resort
- Pestana Promenade Premium Ocean and Spa Resort Hotel
- Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature & Rose Garden Hotel
- Pestana Royal Premium ALL Inclusive Ocean & Spa Resort
- Pestana Village Garden Resort
- Ponta da Calheta Restaurant
- Porto Bay Serra Golf
- Hotel Quinta da Casa Branca
- AL – Quinta dos Artistas
- Hotel Quinta Jardins do Lago
- Sé Boutique Hotel
- The Cliff Bay Hotel
- Hotel Vila Baleira – Porto Santo
- Hotel Vila Baleira Funchal
- Hotel Apartamento Vila Baleira Suites
- Hotel Rural Quinta das Vinhas
- Hotel Casa do Palheiro
- Hotel Apartamento Imperatriz
- Hotel Rural Estalagem do Vale
Recognitions
Distinguished tourist companies in the area of sustainability.
- Hotel Sentido Galomar – National Tourism Award (Sustainable Tourism), 2022
- Hotel Quinta da Serra – Bio Hotel – Zero Carbon Certification, 2022
Certificação de Boas Práticas na Gestão de Riscos Biológicos
This certification aims to assess compliance with the requirements of good health and safety practices defined by national and international health authorities in the management of biological risks.
List of Certified Units – SGS ICS
- ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal,S.A. – Aeroporto do Porto Santo
- ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal,S.A. – Aeroporto da Madeira
- Hotel- Apartamento Quinta Splendida
- Hotel Apartamento Eden Mar
- Hotel Belmond Reid’s Palace
- Hotel The Views Baía
- Hotel The Views Monumental
- Hotel The Views Oásis
- Windsor Travel | Agência de Viagens
- Villa Cipriani | Restaurante
- Museu Casa Colombo
- Museu de Fotografia da Madeira
- Museu Etnográfico da Madeira
- Museu Quinta das Cruzes
- Museu Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
- Núcleo Museológico Brum do Canto
- Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Madeira (MUDAS)
- Estado Maior do Exército – Museu Militar da Madeira
- Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas
- Posto de Informação Turística Aeroporto Internacional da Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo
- Posto de Informação Turística da Avenida Arriaga
- Posto de Informação Turística da Estrada Monumental
- Posto de Informação Turística da Ponta do Sol
- Posto de Informação Turística da Ribeira Brava
- Posto de Informação Turística de Santana
- Posto de Informação Turística do Porto Moniz
- Posto de Informação Turística do Porto Santo
