Monk Seal – Sea Mammals Madeira is famous for its cetacean watching possibilities. Several companies organize trips to view them up close. However, Madeira waters are also home to another species of sea mammals, namely the Monk Seals (Monachus monachus). Unfortunately, this species is in critical danger of extinction. With less than 600 individuals throughout …
Madeira Table Wines The Archipelago of Madeira is well known and famous for its Madeira Wine. Madeira wine is a fortified wine and you can read our posts about its history, its fame and about the various types. However, this post talks about “regular” table wines from Madeira Island. The regular, non-fortified wines are much …
Summer months The Summer months from June to September are very festive on Madeira. These are also the harvest months. The festivities are a “reward” for the hard work during the rest of the agricultural cycle / year. Thus, these months are a time filled of joy, celebration, fullness and gratitude. Christianity absorbed these joyous …
Plants on Madeira Endemic plants are special because they are found in only one location on the planet, and nowhere else. In this case, the plants listed here are endemic to the Madeira Archipelago. Next are the following five endemic plants you most probably will encounter during your trips and walks around Madeira. In addition, …
Madeira: Volcanic, Remote and Green. The Madeira Archipelago, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, is often called the Hawaii of the Atlantic. There are, however, two noteworthy differences, namely less beaches and more cetaceans ! See some of the most majestic mammals on the planet with your own eyes! Most species migrate and …
Madeira – why? On why you should choose Madeira over any other island for your next trip. So far, most articles on this website have gone through several topics which make Madeira unique. Here is a quick concentrated shot of why you should settle for Madeira for your next holiday. Paradise Many paradisiac islands have …
Plants on Madeira Madeira is an island of many contrasts, many climates and of many plants and flowers. The fertility of Madeira’s flower-filled parks and gardens is in stark contrast to the aridity of Madeira volcanic peaks or western tip Ponta São Lourenço. Now then, here are the first five endemic plants you most …
The Faial karting circuit – Kartódromo do Faial Karting is a fun adrenaline infuse activity to enjoy with friends or family. It can improve your reflexes too. The tracks are always alternating straight speedy portions with tricky turns and twists. Karting can help you connect with people and may bring your family closer if you …
Maybe Rain on Madeira? Finally on holidays on Madeira and waking up to a rainy day? Madeira is known for its year around good climate, but it does rain as well. Due to the many micro-climates, it may not rain everywhere on Madeira, so do check the webcams for dry or sunny weather. Nevertheless here …
A quick guide to driving times needed on Madeira You can open and maximize the interactive map below, to get a quick idea of how fast your rental car can get from point A to B on Madeira. Click on the orange question mark to see distances in time between the main crossroads on Madeira. …
