One of Porto Santo’s best-known viewpoints, Miradouro da Portela, offers sweeping views to the north and south. From here, you can take in the entire southern half of the island, including the 9 km-long beach, and see how the island’s low peaks give it a surprisingly open, almost barren feel. On a clear day, Madeira even appears in the distance. A short walk will bring you to the island’s three remaining traditional windmills. Painted white and red with sturdy stone bases, they’re no longer in use but are wonderfully preserved and make a great spot for photos, framed by both the ocean and the inland hills. Portela gets especially magical at sunrise or sunset, when the light casts the bay in golden hues. It’s also easy to combine this stop with nearby attractions like Porto dos Frades natural pools or the Terra Chã hike.

Explore the island's volcanic tidal pools, where calm, crystal-clear waters gather in rocky hollows along the coast. Porto das Salemas on the north side offers small emerald-coloured pools perfect for a refreshing swim at low tide, while Porto dos Frades on the east coast combines tidal pools with dramatic rock formations and a small seasonal restaurant nearby. Bring water shoes, be sure to check the tide, and enjoy a quieter side of the island away from the beach crowds.

To get a true feeling of the Haugalandet area, you must view it from the water. The rocky landscapes have a barren beauty to them, and navigating through fjords and stones is a unique Norwegian experience. Ravnafloke offers 1-hour boat and rafting tours, as well as all manner of outdoor activities.

Standing proudly amid the European-style buildings of Qingdao, it'll be hard to miss St Michael's Cathedral. A German-style Catholic church, it’s the largest Romanesque Revival structure in the province and the only consecrated church in China. Inside, a newly installed organ adds a special touch, played only during Mass.