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 …
Plantar o Futuro Welcome to the second edition of the “Plant the Future” Project – Plantar o Futuro. The program aims to be an educational and nature recovery project. Furthermore, it intends to raise awareness of the necessity to preserve the current forests and replant trees and shrubs. This initiative started last school year, hence …
Saudade Portugal, Saudade is one of those words for which there is no literal translation. However, it seems that Portuguese are born with an innate understanding of its meaning. Saudade means a mixture of melancholic longing or yearning coupled with a sense of loneliness and incompleteness. That is a mouthful, right? Certainly, it is one …
Cristiano Ronaldo – Part Three Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese Legend and a professional football player. He has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid and plays for Juventus and Portugal. He was born on the sub-tropical island of Madeira. Along with Lionel Messi, even if CR7 will not like this sentence, he is regularly …
The seafood cataplana is a traditional Portuguese dish which is served on Madeira. The dish is made in a cataplana, which is a common cooking utensil in Portugal. If you do not have a cataplana, use a pan and saucepan lid instead. Seafood Cataplana Ingredients (4 servings): 8 prawns (or 4 langoustines) 4 slices of …
January Events on Madeira January on Madeira – Now that the Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities are over, you might think that there is nothing left to do or see. Well, that would be wrong! Here is a list of the January Events on Madeira you should take part in and learn about. Santo …
Casino da Madeira – The Madeira Casino The Casino da Madeira truly is an entertainment hub on the island. It provides for a fun night for those who still have some energy left in them after a long day exploring Madeira. Whether you enjoy gambling or want to go dancing, there is something for everyone. …
New Year’s on Madeira Madeira just won the first prize as the Best Destination to celebrate the New Year. The runners up are London followed by Berlin. This first prize was awarded by the European Best Destinations (EBD). European Best Destinations is a Brussels based organization dedicated to tourism and the promotion of culture. “We …
Unlike what some would believe, the wintertime remains an ideal moment to visit the archipelago. It is the perfect moment to witness Madeira at Christmas. When it comes to Christmas, Madeira goes all out! During the festive season, Madeira island is completely covered in lights, which conveys for a truly magical atmosphere. Video of Funchal …
Funchal Cathedral The Funchal Cathedral located in Sé, also known as Cathedral of our Lady of the Assumption, is one of Madeira’s main landmarks. It is a must-see during your visit of the capital. Since 1910, it is classified as a National Monument. History Originally, the religious building was the Church of Santa Maria, which …
Funchal Mosaic Pavements There are countless things to see and do in Funchal. In fact, something worth paying attention to might be right under your feet – Calçada Madeirense. Madeira’s mosaic pavements, found all over the city, adds a certain “je ne sais quoi” to the charming city. All the various mosaic pavements create a …
