Say ‘Madeira’ and fortified wine might spring to mind, but that’s not the island’s only delicacy. This tour for foodies starts at the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, where you’ll discover why many call Madeira ‘the floating garden in the Atlantic’. Its hilltop spot opens up views of Funchal Bay and the Desertas Islands. Next, you’ll head inland to Eira do Serrado. After taking in the views over the mountains and Nun’s Valley, you’ll spend time in the secluded village of Curral das Freiras. Nuns used to hide here when pirates attacked in the 16th century. You’ll sample honey cake and locally-produced liqueurs – made from surrounding chestnut trees. Later, you’ll stop in the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, which charmed Sir Winston Churchill in the 1950s. Here, you can sip on the local tipple, Poncha – made from lemon juice, honey and sugar-cane liqueur. On the way back, you’ll tick off Madei