Until the 16th century, Colmcille's monastery defined the island. In Toraigh, the most remote of all the inhabited Irish isles, tradition and high spirits abound. A Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking region), this island is fiercely proud of its folklore, music and dance. A haven for artists, the beauty of this small island has inspired the imagination for generations. Other landmarks of note include the Lighthouse, the Wishing Stone, and Balor's Fort. An interesting fact is that this island traditionally elects its own king - the only place in Ireland to do so.

The highest peak on the island of Madeira, Pico Ruivo can be reached only on foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro (6 hours) or from Achada do Teixeira (2–3 hours). Listed as an "ultra-prominent peak", both trails are difficult. Be ready for steep ridges and slopes on this rewarding hike for the most experienced hikers.

In the middle between the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the narrowest part of the country, you find Catanzaro whose main attraction is the Viaduct Morandi-Bisantis, one of Europe’s tallest one-arch bridges.