Two men - known as carreiros do Monte - are on the back of the wicker sledge, using their thick, rubber-soled shoes to control the speed and direction of our journey. I've a feeling the louder we ...

Madeira is a haven for adventure seekers. ... You can glide through the skies on a cable car or whizz down a steep windy road ...

For the 10th time, Madeira, Portugal, took home the prize as Europe's Leading Island Destination 2024 at this year's World Travel Awards. ... speeds in hand-made wicker and wood sledge-cars.