This Category contains all posts about outings, activities, museum visits, which you can plan for while on Madeira. It can give you great ideas on what to do depending on the time you have available, the distance you are willing to drive or depending on the weather. Everything you need is here, wether you are going for a levada walk, visiting a museum, doing a car tour, visiting one of Madeira’s mountain peaks, visiting volcanic grottos, tropical gardens, going to the beach, treating the kids on a round of karting fun.
Tourist Entertainment Calendar Mark your agendas, the Board of Tourism has released the tourist entertainment calendar both for 2019 and 2020. Hence, the Madeira Tourist Board organizes these activities principally for tourists. If you would like to witness or participate in events organized across the island for Madeirans, please refer back to this blog post …
History of Madeira Botanical Garden – Funchal Madeira Island is a spectacular and smallish island famed for its balmy climate and for its wonderful and renowned gardens. We already presented the Monte Palace Tropical Gardens (here) in an earlier post. This time we will talk about the Madeira Botanical Garden. The Madeira Botanical Garden (Jardim …
Fortaleza do Pico, Funchal The Fort of Saint John the Baptist, also known as Peak Fort or Fortaleza do Pico, stands high above Funchal at approximately 110 meters in altitude. Hence it is easy to spot in the Funchaleze landscape but taxing to reach. Construction The exact starting date for the construction is no known. …
Nuns’ Valley The mountainous interior of Madeira Island is home to Curral das Freiras, a parish belonging to the municipality of Camara de Lobos. It is geographically isolated from other localities by natural cliff, peak and formations. Curral das Freiras was initially only reached with great difficulty. Only lone shepherds and their herds or slaves …
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 …
Pioneering health tourism Madeira pioneered modern and health tourism as early as the late 18th century. Madeira’s fame came from its mild climate making it a perfect health destination and winter hide-away for the more fortunate ones. Furthermore, the perfect climate and the excellent air quality turned Madeira island into a famous treatment and convalescence …
The Baltazar Dias Theater The Baltazar Dias Theater is a wonderful playhouse located right in the center of Funchal across from the Municipal Garden on Avenida Arriaga. Consequently, the theater is Madeira’s main venue for cultural, musical and artistic events. Furthermore, it also welcome Festivals such as the Madeira Literary Festival and the Madeira Film …
Great Novels and Books set in Madeira Books set on Madeira. Here are some literary companions to enjoy while planning a trip to Madeira or while discovering Madeira. As often, a read inspired by or set in the place you are vacationing in adds a certain flavor or interest. Books are generally great travel companions. …
Funchal Christmas and New Year’s Celebrations December is a very special month on Madeira. It brings along the much sought-after Christmas season, atmosphere and delights. Even if Madeira is never cold and the island does feel festive! The Christmas Preparations The city of Funchal starts hanging the extensive Christmas decorations and lights during the month …
Who knows Porto Santo Porto Santo: most everyone has never heard of Porto Santo. … and honestly why should one know about such a tiny island lost in the Atlantic? Let us show you why you should be quick in getting to know Porto Santo. The island is a small, secluded, unspoiled, uncrowded beach refuge. …
