The Great Madeira Route The Great Madeira Route is a new trail project on Madeira. The Regional Government presented it in October 2022 to the public. This Great Madeira Route or Grande Rota is a new pedestrian walkway with a length of 93 kilometers. It will link the municipality of Machico to the one of …
Madeira Craft Beer: Almirante do Atlântico At Almirante do Atlantico, they believe that beers are more than just a beverage! Beers brewed with passion are a catalyst for good times, meeting friends, or relaxing after work amongst others. Almirante do Atlantico proudly crafts its beers in Madeira. The brewmaster and founder, Andreas Hartfiel, was born …
Guindaste Viewpoint The Guindaste Viewpoint offers a wonderful view of the Atlantic outlining the northern eastern coast of the island, extending from Faial to Ponta de São Lourenço. It lays in the Ribeira do Faial delta in Faial which belongs to the municipality of Santana. This miradouro is sometimes called Crane Viewpoint. On days with …
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 …
Fábrica Santo António in Funchal, Madeira Fábrica Santo António is the oldest confectionery factory in Madeira, dating back to 1893. Here you’ll find a variety of traditional treats. Take a peek inside, and maybe buy a packet or two of Madeiran biscuits or sweets. Enjoy them while you discover Funchal or take them home as …
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 …
Arco de Sao Jorge Rose Garden You could easily drive or walk along the high wall on the road between Arco de Sao Jorge and Sao Jorge without a hint to the beauty that waits on the other side. Tucked behind those high orange walls lays the Rose Garden of Arco de São Jorge on …
The Wanderer in Funchal, Madeira In Madeira, you will find a very varied food scene. These range from down to earth home cooking type restaurants, traditional Madeiran fare to Michelin star venues. However, there is one place you definitely should visit if you are a local or visiting gourmet. It is “The Wanderer”. The Setting …
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 …
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 …
Bulk dried fruits and so much more at Amora Ginja in Ribeira Brava. Amora Ginja is a shop in Ribeira Brava. It is a fruit shop that sells a little bit of everything from nuts, dried fruits, vegetables, fresh fruits, to food for animals, plants and so much more. You can find many such shops …
