A delicate purple thistle flower stands prominently on arid grassland above Madeira's dramatic rocky coastline, with steep cliffs, calm bay waters, and moored boats visible across the seascape. The golden-brown vegetation and misty sea create a typical late-summer or autumn atmosphere on the Portuguese island.
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Madeira in 2026: Tunnels, Levadas, and a Booking System Nobody Warned Us About
