Portuguese islands

Out in the mid-Atlantic, there’s a wild Portuguese island where a single volcanic cone dominates the skyline.

If someone tells you that you can experience a tropical setting without leaving Europe, they’re not exaggerating.

Madeira’s biggest spring celebration fills the island with floral carpets, parades and concerts that spill out into the streets and gardens. Madeira Flower Festival 2026, locally called the Festa da Flor, is not just about pretty blooms.

Just off the coast of Olhão, in the eastern Algarve, lies a little‑known island that many travellers are starting to call the “Portuguese Maldives”. And once you see it, you’ll understand why.

Living here isn’t one single experience, which is why pinning down the best places to live in the Azores often trips people up. Each island runs at its own pace, with different levels of infrastructure, housing pressure and social life.

Life in the Azores feels a bit like stepping sideways out of mainland Europe and landing somewhere quieter, greener and far more slow-paced.

When crowds head for Madeira and São Miguel, Portugal's lesser-known islands keep their easy rhythm.

Portugal is home to 11 inhabited Atlantic islands across the Azores and Madeira archipelagos, plus a scatter of wild islets and a few coastal islands near the mainland.  The country’s Atlantic outposts feel remote in the best way, yet are still easy to reach.

The market for premium homes on the Portuguese islands is exclusive by nature, with availability limited in both property type and location, according to new data from idealista.The islands of Portugal offer a lifestyle unlike anywhere else — lush landscapes, the Atlantic on the doorstep and a clima

Madeira, off Portugal, is often dubbed an oasis in the Atlantic. Positioned southwest of the Portuguese coast, this island provides a lifestyle that's hard to beat.

Famous for their breathtaking landscapes, the Portuguese islands, Madeira and the Azores, are undoubtedly an excellent choice for anyone seeking a high quality of life in new homes. The climate, the cost of living, the cuisine, the stunning natural beauty...

After successfully promoting and completing the Outubro 355 project in Entrecampos, Lisbon, with an investment exceeding €13 million, the real estate developer Yard Properties has announced a new residential project in the historic town centre of Funchal, Madeira.