Passion fruit or Maracuja is one of the most popular fruits on Madeira next to Bananas. Passion fruit is famous for its exceptional flavor and for its many uses. It can be sliced open, spooned out and eaten fresh or used in Poncha for example. It is also present in the Brisa Maracuja, a fresh …
Engenhos do Norte Rum distillary In Porto da Cruz, a small village located in the North Eastern part of Madeira, an ancient rum distillary testifies the importance of sugarcane for Madeira. Ancient steam engines set the working pace in this distillary. The original factory workers still maintain and keep the equipment operational. But in spite …
Ribeiro Frio’s Trouts There is a short levada / verada walk (PR11) which offers a great reward and its name is Balcoes. But the easy walk begins in Ribeiro Frio in Madeira’s North. Ribeiro Frio is well known for its trout farm. The Ribeiro Frio trout farm is worth a visit, located in a beautiful park like setting, …
Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse The Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse is Portugal highest lighthouse. It is located in the western most tip of Madeira island and is most impressive. First, some trivia about the name Ponta do Pargo. Rumor says that Zarco’s son-in-law caught a huge specimen of Pargo (Red Porgy / Red Snapper Fish) while …
We have been featured! This is exciting news. We have been featured on a renowned blog by two young avid globe wanderers and photographers. They normally travel around the Canada and the Globe, but ventured to Madeira and chose to stay at Casa do Miradouro during their active travels around the island. Both Martina and …
Moutain Biking for all levels Madeira is a perfect place for mountain biking. That’s because it has trails everywhere, through the protected laurisilva forest, through rural areas and coastal villages. However, biking the mountains with its steep gradients on the plateau and at high altitude does demand fitness and strength. A challenge for the trained. …
What is Cabo Girao? Cabo Girao Viewpoint is impressive. It is located about 2 km west of Camara de Lobos. Cabo Giroa Viewpoint sits on the highest sea cliff (580m) in Europe (second highest in the world). Since its renovation in 2012, a suspended glass platform, or skywalk, adds to the thrill. The platform is …
Madeira has definitely shed it’s image as the “third age” or pensioners’ island. Here are 10 reasons why it should be your next travel destination. Part Two: reasons 6 to 10 – Part One Madeira is always celebrating something Madeira is an island of festivities. From the Christmas and famous New Year firework celebrations, to …
Boaventura Boaventura is a very small village on the North of the Island. It is surrounded by Arco de São Jorge, Ponta Delgada, and São Vicente. So you may wander why we would post about Boaventura. In fact, the village stands out for its unspoiled landscape of intense green and it is no exaggeration when …
Monte Monte is one of the parishes of Funchal, Madeira’s capital city. It is rather small but definitely well worth a visit. Getting there by cable car One of the easiest ways to reach Monte is to the take the cable car from downtown Funchal (in the old part of Funchal). If you have not …
