01104nas a2200133   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002100001400043245004300057300003400100490000600134520081600140022001400956       2013                            d1 aN. Marujo00aThe development of tourism in Madeira.  aunpaginated—unpaginated0 v63 aWith the development of technology, tourism has become one of the most important activities of the global economy. Tourism is, in fact, the vital force for the development of many countries, regions or cities. In Madeira Island he is the main engine of the development of economic activity. The singularity of the island, especially associated with the natural and cultural landscape, attracts tourists from different parts of the world. Tourism in Madeira Island had its origin in the XV century. However the tourism activity was really consistent by the end of XVIII century and beginning of XIX century. In terms of demand the two main markets are the German and the British one since the first times. The main objective of this article is to analyze the history and the development of tourism in the region.  a1988-5261