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 …
When visiting Funchal, you will at one point or another notice a pretty yellow building on the coast. That building is no other than the São Tiago fortress, located in the historical center of the city. The Portuguese built the brick and stone fort in 1614 to defend Funchal from pirate attacks and corsairs. This …
The Santa Clara Convent in Funchal, was founded at the end of the 16th century. The convent was already partly built at the end of the 15th century and was fully constructed around the Our Lady of Conception chapel. It is classified as a National Monument and we can understand why. History of the convent …
Plogging, a new workout trend, now also on Madeira. Plogging on Madeira? Have you ever run or walked through the woods, along a trail or levada path? Sure, you have. More often than not, you probably noticed litter scattered in the beautiful scenery. Examples are: an empty bottle, an biscuit package, a smashed up and …
News about Madeira – a handy Guide A handy guide about Madeira News. You are planning a trip to Madeira which is a wonderful idea. However, you would like to read up on what is happening on Madeira island before or during your stay and you do not speak Portuguese. This will help you get …
Royal Routes of Madeira – Caminhos Reais da Madeira The “Royal Way”, or “Royal Road”, is the designation given to the main land roads built before the Republic was established. In Madeira, governors or high-ranking individuals initiated their building as an alternative and complement to existing maritime connections. These ‘royal roads’ are part of the …
Retoiça – cultural activities on Madeira Retoiça is a non for profit association which organized cultural, sports and recreational activities on Madeira. Many of these projects are linked to music. Hence, in this blog post, we will focus soleley on Music related acticities. You can see the impressive list on their website. Retoiça excels in …
Wonder where to take your family on holiday? No need to look any further, Madeira is the answer. It is ideal for a family holiday, no matter the time of the year and the family members’ age and interests. Here are a few points to convince you that Madeira is perfect for a family holiday, …
Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 Love him or hate him, you cannot deny that Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 is incredibly successful in the world of football and beyond. His salary and endorsement deals have given him a net worth of well over 400millions EUR (2017). His ability to capitalize on his skills and his marketability along with his …
Madeira’s traditional hen soup. Even during the winter months, it never really gets that cold on Madeira. However, this does not mean that comfort food is not an option anymore. This fall/autumn calls for a bowl of homemade traditional hen soup that will warm your soul. Moreover, this traditional hen soup is popular in all …
If you are looking for the next place to eat or have a drink on Madeira, look no further, especially if you are looking for restaurants with a view. It is no secret to anyone that Madeira has some of the best views to offer with splendid nature and landscapes. After a long day of …
