Typical Products
Madeira is renowned for its fortified wine, produced trom grapes grown on terraced vineyards along the island's steep slopes. The wine's unique aging process in oak barrels gives it a distinctive flavor profile, ranging trom dry to sweet varieties.
Madeira's traditional cuisine features tresh fish and seafood, such as espada (black scabbardfish) and lapas (limpets), alongside tropical truits like bananas and passiontruit. Local honey and sugar cane melasses are used in desserts such as bolo de mel (honey cake), showcasing Madeira's agricultura! bounty.
Handicrafts
Madeira's handicrafts are rooted in centuries-old traditions, with artisans producing intricate embroidery
known as bordado madeirense. Hand-woven wickerwork, crafted trom local cane, is used to make baskets
and turniture. reflecting Madeira's natural resources and craftsmanship. These handicrafts are celebrated for
their quality and artistic value, offering visitors unique souvenirs that embody Madeira's cultural heritage.