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The ultimate football fan's travel guide to Madeira, Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown and Portuguese island hotspot
The ultimate football fan's travel guide to Madeira, Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown and Portuguese island hotspot
Barnaby LaneJun 11, 2022, 15:30 IST
Funchal, Madeira.Getty
Madeira is the birthplace of Cristiano Ronaldo.
For fans of the soccer icon, the beautiful Portuguese island is a must visit.
The Portuguese island of Madeira, located some 320 miles off the coast of Morocco, is famous for three exports: its eponymous fortified wine, Madeira cake, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
For fans of the soccer icon, who was born in the São Pedro parish of Funchal, Madeira's capital, a trip to the island is a must.
The beautiful isle, which boasts gorgeous landscapes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and year-round sunshine, is a shrine to its most famous son, with murals, statues, and various other Ronaldo-themed attractions to be found on every corner.
Keep reading to learn more with Insider's ultimate travel guide for Ronaldo fans visiting Madeira.
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Getting to and around Madeira
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.Getty/Octavio Passos