Dolphin and Whale–watching In Madeira, like in other parts of the world, marine mammals have passed from being a hunting resource to a (eco)tourism resource. In the Whale Museum you’ll learn all about Madeira’s past as a whaling island. The maritime region of Madeira Island is actually one of the best whale-watching sites in the …
Noble Grapes of Madeira Madeirans use about 20 different varieties of grapes to make Madeira wine. The most known ones are Sercial, Verdelho, Boal / Bual and Malvasia / Malmsy. Two other ones are Terrantez (nearly extinct) and Bastardo. These are much less common. From left to right; 10-year-old Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malmsey Sercial This …
Fly tandem Tandem Paragliding – come and fly with one of the most experienced paragliders in the world during your Madeira holidays! The island always has an average of 330 days a year of good flying weather. There will certainly be one day that is exactly right for you. A tandem flight is a great …
Scabbardfish? Espada? The black scabbard (or scabbardfish or in Portuguese: espada) is a fish species living in the great depths of the Atlantic Ocean. It is very common on Madeira and can be found in most restaurants. Ingredients for 2 persons 2 filets of black scabbard, about 200gr each 2 Madeira bananas A pinch …
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. …
The Americas Madeira wine was the most favored American wine from the time of the pilgrims until the Civil War. For a wine coming from a Portuguese island, that is remarkable. But there is an explanation. In 1665, the British banned the import into the New World of all European products not transported on …
Between 2018 and 2020 Madeira will be celebrating it’s 600th anniversary (that is counting from it’s discovery). Various events and festivities mark the anniversary. Anno 1418 The discovery of the island of Porto Santo belonging to the Madeira archipelago happened 600 years ago, in 1418. The vessels of navigators João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz …
The Pico de Ariero With its altitude of 1818 meters the Pico de Arieiro is the third highest peak on the island. But fortunately this one can be reached by car. There are no lush forests here, just a tall mountain towering the clouds, which are playing catch and seek with the mountain peaks. …
