The Atlas
Portugal
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Madeira's grand old clifftop hotel above Funchal, open since 1891 and still the island's best.
From €450 per night ★★★★★
Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
A large clifftop estate at Porches with a two-Michelin-star restaurant and private beach.
From €350 per night ★★★★★
White Exclusive Suites & Villas
A tiny design hotel of nine suites and two villas on the volcanic coast of São Miguel.
From €300 per night ★★★★★