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The definitive ranking of the top 100 places in Madeira
The GemBest 100 is our definitive ranking of the very best places in Madeira. Our expert team has carefully evaluated hundreds of restaurants, hotels, attractions, and shops across the island to bring you this curated list of exceptional experiences.
Each entry is rated on a scale of 1-10 based on quality, service, value, and overall experience. Only establishments scoring 8.5 or higher make it onto our prestigious list. The GemBest 100 is updated annually to ensure it remains the most reliable guide to excellence in Madeira.
An iconic restaurant offering elegant and creative fine dining with a focus on local ingredients.
Madeira's most famous grand dame hotel, perched on a cliffside with stunning gardens and sea views.
One of the highest points on the island offering spectacular views above the clouds.
Europe's highest sea cliff with a glass-floored skywalk offering breathtaking views of the coastline.
Elegant fine dining restaurant at Reid's Palace hotel with a Michelin star and stunning sea views.
Stunning gardens featuring exotic plants, oriental gardens, and art collections with panoramic views.
The GemBest 100 uses a comprehensive rating system that evaluates establishments across multiple criteria. Our expert reviewers visit each location anonymously, often multiple times, to ensure a fair and accurate assessment.
Excellence of food, accommodations, attractions, or products
Staff professionalism, attentiveness, and overall experience
Price-to-quality ratio and overall value proposition
Distinctiveness, authenticity, and memorable qualities