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
- Royal Savoy Hotel
- Hotel Savoy Palace
Biosphere
- Madeira Adventure Kingdom
- ASPA – São Paulo Studios
- Adventure Madeira – Tourist Animation Company (True Spirit)
- White House Farm
- Hotel Baía Azul
- Hotel Alto Lido
- Hotel Quinta Jardins do Lago
- Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina
ISO 14001
- Hotel The Views Baía
- Hotel The Views Monumental
- Hotel The Views Oasis
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
- Hotel Enotel Santo da Serra
- Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
- Aqua Natura Bay
- Aqua Natura Madeira Hotel
- Studios by Aqua Natura Hotels
- Rural Tourism Fajã dos Padres
- The Views Baía
- The Views Oásis
- Galo Resort Hotel Alpino Atlântico
- Galo Resort Hotels Sentido Galomar
- Galo Resort Hotels Sentido Galosol
- Girassol 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 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 Les Suites at The Cliff Bay – PortoBay
- 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
- Vila Baleira Village
- Hotel Apartment Vila Baleira Suites
- Quinta das Vinhas Rural Hotel
- Hotel Casa do Palheiro
- Hotel Apartamento Imperatriz
- Rural Hotel Estalagem do Vale
- Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
- Hotel Calheta Beach
- Madeira Panoramic Hotel
- Hotel Quinta Bela Vista
- Hotel Saccharum
- Royal Savoy Hotel
- Hotel Savoy Palace
- Hotel NEXT
- VidaMar Resort Hotel Madeira
- Vila Camélia Boutique House
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 | Apartment 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 | Travel Agency
- Villa Cipriani | Restaurant
- 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
- Madeira Museum of Contemporary Art (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
