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 …
Arraial do Senhor Bom Jesus da Ponta Delgada Bom Jesus de Ponta Delgada is one of the oldest and most popular pilgrimages in Madeira together with the Arraial of Monte. The Arraial de Bom Jesus is one of the largest and most famous festivals in Madeira. It always takes place on the first weekend of …
What are Fachos? The Festa dos Fachos or torch festival in Machico is one of the oldest celebrations on the island. It originates back in the 16th Century when the islanders used torches to warn the population of attacks by pirates. To document this cultural tradition, the municipality of Machico invested in the production of …
A well guarded Secret Older Porto Santo natives know this geological highlight as Fenda do Ribeiro dos Burros. A forest ranger rediscovered it recently after 5 years of living and working on Porto Santo. He renamed it Fenda de Dona Beja. But a Portuguese television program placed it on the map of hidden treasures to …
Romance – Madeira A recent research found that Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year and hence, the most popular day for a marriage proposal. However, you don’t need to wait until February to propose… Don’t make the proposal too complicated. No matter how you propose, it will remain one of the …
Ponta de São Lourenço is the easternmost point of Madeira island. It is located in Caniçal, in the municipality of Machico. Visiting Ponta de São Lourenço is an absolute must for all tourists coming to the island. Indeed, Ponta de São Lourenço is truly considered to be one of Mother Nature’s gem. The breathtaking landscape …
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 …
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 19th time in 2023, the “Casa do Povo” or house of the people of Boaventura runs its solidarity soup fair – Feiras das Sopas do …
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 …
Madeira Flower Festival Madeira’s wonderful Carnaval parade is just behind us and the next fabulous event lurks around the corner: The Madeira Flower Festival or Festa do Flor. The Madeira Flower Festival is number 5 in the top 10 best flower festivals in the world. This festival takes place every year four weeks after Easter, …
Madeira Carnival The Carnival on Madeira Island is said to be known as one of the best in Europe. Each year, Carnival festivities start forty days before Easter. Hence, It is the year’s first major festival after the Christmas and New Year’s extravaganza. Therefore in 2023, the actual Carnival dates are from February 15th to …
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 most popular so far to be added on that list is Gims. He came …
