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February 11, 2018
Casa do Miradouro – Luxury holiday rental

Casa do Miradouro – Luxury holiday rental

Casa do Miradouro Casa do Miradouro offers an exceptional holiday accommodation in a location famous for its microclimate. Furthermore, we particularly love the location on the rugged North Coast, close to the Laurisilva, the many levada walks and the other natural wonders of Madeira.  Moreover, the views from this holiday rental are stunning and reach …

February 26, 2021
Can’t Wait to Travel to Madeira?

Can’t Wait to Travel to Madeira?

Can’t wait to travel again?  In the meantime, plan your trip to Madeira and relax! Most of us love to travel. It could be a two-week trip to Madeira or a short break close to home.  Of course, the current situation stops us right in our tracks.  The restrictions, curfews, social bubbles etc. have shut …

February 22, 2021
CR7 – Facts, Figures and Trivia – Part two

CR7 – Facts, Figures and Trivia – Part two

Cristiano Ronaldo CR7, Madeira’s Top Sportsman With 84% world population recognition, Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 is the most recognizable athlete on the globe today and perhaps in world history. He is also arguably the best footballer in the world today with five Ballon d’Or awards, the most prestigious individual award in global sport. These are very …

February 18, 2021
Carrot Fossil found on Madeira

Carrot Fossil found on Madeira

Carrot fossil found on Madeira A carrot fossil found on Madeira Island is the world oldest.  More specifically,  the lucky scientist discovered the specimen in Porto da Cruz.  Furthermore, Porta da Cruz belongs to the Camara of Machico.    This finding is important for several reasons. Firstly, the Insular Syndromes Plants on oceanic insular islands can …

February 14, 2021
Why Have A Destination Wedding & Why Madeira?

Why Have A Destination Wedding & Why Madeira?

Valentine’s Day – Madeira Today is Valentines’s Day! A recent research found that Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year and hence, the most popular day for a marriage proposal.  Don’t make the proposal too complicated.  No matter how you propose, it will remain one of the most memorable days in your …

February 10, 2021
Sonhos or Madeira Carnival Fritters

Sonhos or Madeira Carnival Fritters

Carnival This recipe is a typical Carnival recipe. In bygone times, Carnival participants received these fitters, commonly names Sonhos in Portuguese. During their parade, these fancy dress participants visit bars, cafés and private houses accompanied by jolly music receiving sonhos at each stop. Ingredients 250 ml of water 120 grams of flour 2 eggs zest …

February 6, 2021
Life Dunas – Porto Santo

Life Dunas – Porto Santo

Life Programme – European Union Life Dunas is part of the greater LIFE programme. The latter is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action created in 1992. The previous funding period 2014-2020 had a budget of €3.4 billion. The report on the LIFE programme’s impact on nature and society is available. It …

February 2, 2021
Madeira Digital Nomads

Madeira Digital Nomads

Madeira  Digital Nomads There has been some talk and many articles about digital nomads and Madeira lately.  Such as 1, 2, 3, But first, what is a digital nomad? Digital nomad? Definition Being a digital nomad is a lifestyle.  The person works online while travelling.  Mostly these nomads stay in place for some time to …

January 29, 2021
The Madeira Photography Museum – Atelier Vicente’s

The Madeira Photography Museum – Atelier Vicente’s

The Madeira Photography Museum – Atelier Vicente’s Founded by Vicente Gomes da Silva in the 1850ies, this photographic studio, situated in Funchal, survives complete with equipment, sets, cameras, costumes and pictures. After a five-year closure and a 1.7-million-euro renovation, the oldest photo studio of Portugal just opened its doors to visitors again at the end …

January 25, 2021
Madeira – Submarine Telecommunications Cable

Madeira – Submarine Telecommunications Cable

Madeira’s Connection to the Submarine Telecommunications Cable There is exciting news regarding the new submarine telecommunications cable.  In other words, the project entered its final phase as it now connects Madeira to mainland Portugal.  The cable connection from Sines in Portugal to Amparo on Madeira is some 1.100 kilometers long.  The Autonomous Region of Madeira …

January 21, 2021
Animal Lovers & Animal Wellbeing Madeira

Animal Lovers & Animal Wellbeing Madeira

Animal Lovers on Madeira For some of us, spending time with animal and viewing animals in their normal habitat is similar to being in dreamland. There are many destinations around the world in which wild animals are one of the main reasons to visit. Of course, people who truly love and respect animal will only …

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