Vacation Rental – Alojamento Local MadeiraCasa – This spacious family house offers a peaceful and secluded retreat without being remote and inaccessible. On the edge of the quaint village of Boaventura, this villa sits on the “Levada de Cima”. The vacation cottage overlooks surf-crashing seascapes and rocky mountain vistas. For more pictures and information, please …
Ponta do Sol is one of the municipalities of Madeira, located on the South of the island. The municipality comprises three parishes: Ponta do Sol, Madalena do Mar and Canhas. It is located between Ribeira Brava and Calheta. Approximately 8,900 people live in Ponta do Sol, with a surface of more or less 47 km2. …
Madeira is not only for those who enjoy luscious nature, beautiful views and fun outdoor activities. The island is also a place where you can enjoy the arts. One of its museums, the Casa das Mudas (Centro das Artes) in Calheta, gives you the opportunity to admire various pieces. Art on Madeira Madeira set up …
The São Jorge Lighthouse Designed in 1948 and built in 1959, the São Jorge lighthouse overlooks the bay with views from Porto Moniz to Santana. If you want to do something on Madeira island which is not mainstream, visiting this lighthouse is a good and original idea. Lighthouse Facts The lighthouse tower is 14 meters …
Covid free Madeira The Covid / coronavirus has taken over Europe. Luckily, Madeira is (so far) spared and has taken precautions to protect the population and halt the virus from spreading. There are so far no cases of coronavirus / covid 19 on Madeira archipelago. The Regional Government installed strict regulations for the coming weeks. …
If this is your first time travelling to Madeira, you probably need to learn about the Madera Suitcase Essentials. Your trip to Madeira is around the corner and you have yet to pack? Are you feeling overwhelmed and do not know where to start? Here is a little guide to pack your suitcase and come …
Cottage Cheese Queijadas Recipe Cottage Cheese Queijadas are amongst the most popular deserts in Madeira. They are often found in bakeries and pastry shops. Those queijadas are also perfect for teatime, and even for breakfast. Here is a recipe for you if you would like to bake these homemade goods yourself! These treats will be …
Cascata da Garganta Funda – Garganta Funda Waterfall Cascata da Garganta Funda is one of Madeira’s highest (+/- 140 meters high) and most spectacular waterfalls. It is located in the Municipality of Calheta. To be even more precise, you can find the Garganta Funda waterfall in Pedregal / Ponta do Pargo. Garganta Funda means deep …
Madeira Theme Park – Parque Temático da Madeira Did you know that there is a Madeira Theme Park on the island? If you are running out of ideas for family activities, this could be something to add to your list. It is perfect for families who want to learn more about the island in a …
Madeira Shopping Centres It is time for you to discover the best Madeira Shopping Centres. There are days where we all we want to do is indulge. If you feel like splurging or going window shopping, keep reading. Most shopping centres on Madeira are located in Funchal, the capital. Here is a list of the …
Cristiano Ronaldo – Part Four Cristiano Ronaldo is a one-man business, mainly due to his remarkable feats in the world’s biggest sport – football (or soccer). He has more than 300 million followers across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and his personal Facebook page alone has 122 million fans, 20 million more than any other person …
