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 …
Info Vias Info Vias drives the future of smart mobility with the launch of real-time traffic intelligence solution for Madeira. Whether your live on Madeira or drive a rental car, this app is for you. Today, the Regional Secretary for Equipment and Infrastructure presents a real time traffic mobile app that provides critical insight into …
Soup plays a fundamental role in today local Madeira gastronomy. A soup is a typical dish served at nearly all meals. Feira das Sopas do Campo – Boaventura For the 18th time in 2022, the “Casa do Povo” or house of the people of Boaventura runs its solidarity soup fair – Feiras das Sopas do …
Madeira’s Charolas During the weekend of June 11th and 12th 2022, the charola tradition returns to Madeira. You will be able to witness it in Loreto on the South Coast. Charolas in Loreto are part of a old tradition taking place during the Holy Spirit festivities. The first image of a charola on Madeira dates …
Festival on Madeira Madeira island is a trendy holiday destination whatever time of year you visit. However, if you want to make your stay even more unique, you can plan your travel around one of these sensational festivals. From New Year’s Guinness World Record Fireworks to Carnival, Flower or Wine festival, there’s always something spectacular …
The Absolute Top 5 Things To Do Dive into a lava pool, Enjoy a fiery poncha or a typical Madeiran meal. Walk a levada or swim with dolphins. Book a stay at a peaceful vacation rental with gorgeous views. That is to say that Madeira has it all. The island caters to the zen seekers …
Greener Ocean Pleasures on Madeira A carbon-neutral tour in a solar powered catamaran off Madeira’s gorgeous coast makes for a greener, more peaceful experience for visitors and sea creatures. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, you know Madeira is home to an abundance of sea life. But how do you get a closer look …
Vitamin R from Madeira – R as in Rum Madeira island is closer to Africa than it is to Lisbon, Portugal. Madeira is well known for its climate, its Madeira wines and its breathtaking landscape. In addition, Madeira is increasingly known for its Rum. You said Rum? Yes! Sugar cane culture and sugar production were …
Madeira’s Flemish Connection and Sugar Cane Where does the Flemish connection come from? In the 15th century Madeira was a sugar cane paradise supplying sugar to Europe. This Ouro Branco or white gold attracted many merchants from across Europe. In 1472, Madeira began trading directly with Flanders. Hence Flanders became a very important redistribution post …
Music videos shot in Madeira As most people know, there are quite a few commercial films shot in Madeira. For more information, please read on here. However, fewer might be aware of how many music videos have been filmed here. The latest name to be added on that list is Gims. He came to Madeira …
What are the grottos? The Grutas de São Vicente are caves of vulcanic origin, located in the parish of São Vicente, Madeira. The grottos formed 890 thousand years ago from a volcanic eruption that occurred in Paul da Serra. Lava streams then descended to the sea. First, the outer part, exposed to …
Special happenings on Madeira Special experiences on Madeira are plentiful. Madeira island prides itself as being an active holiday destination. The Portuguese outpost shed it’s rusty and old-fashioned image many years ago. A visitor can choose between a varied panel of activities. Some of them however are special and somewhat secret. Private Meeting with the …
