The cuisine reflects the history and culture of the archipelago, composed of a blend of authentic flavors refined over the years.

Among the most well-known traditional recipes that have become the hallmark of Madeiran identity are laurel skewered beef, “Espetada em Pau de Louro”, wine and garlic marinated meat “Carne de Vinho e Alhos”, black scabbard fish “Peixe-Espada-Preto”, delicious limpets and snails, bolo do caco (a type of bread), and the traditional drink “Poncha”.

Madeira’s fertile soil allows the cultivation of various crops, with early highlights being sugar cane and grape production. Madeiran wine is a representation of the success of viticulture on the island, reflected in the economic and social landscape of the archipelago.

It is in the heart of the capital that most companies preserve the heritage of Madeira Wine. Here, you can find the oldest Madeira Wine cellars in the world!