Wines Madeira Island is famous for its fortified wines which win many prizes year after year. The island is unfortunately much less known for its table wines. So when a wine – Terra Bona Family Harvest – produced in Madeira, on top of that on the North Coast of Madeira in Boaventura wins a prize, we …
Cristiano Ronaldo, Madeira’s Top Sportsman With 84% world population recognition, Cristiano Ronaldo is the most recognizable athlete on the globe today and perhaps in world history. He is also arguably the best footballer in the world today with five Ballon d’Or awards, the most prestigious individual award in global sport. These are very impressive personal …
Tremoços or Lupini Beans The yellow waxy shiny beans served in most bars or cafes on Madeira are called Tremoços or Lupini Beans. Tremoços are a super nutritious, healthy and addictive salty snack which is thought to have originated in Egypt before reaching Italy and then spreading around the Mediterranean Sea. The lupini bean is …
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 …
Holiday Season The end of the year is nearing! Christmas is a special season everywhere but more so in Madeira. With it the kitchen and homes on the island fill with festive smells of all the delicacies relating to the holiday season. Porco Vinha d’Alhos, Bolo de Mel and Broas de Mel belong to those. …
Uma cerveja se faz favor – A beer please! Madeira, an island lost in the Atlantic Ocean is world famous for its fortified wines, its mild sub-tropical climate, and its lush vegetation. However, according to many, locals and tourists alike, there is nothing better than a good cold beer to cool off and admire the …
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 …
Ilhas Selvagens – Selvagens Islands or Savage Islands. The Selvagens Islands is a small Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated some 280 kilometers south of Madeira and 165 kilometers from the Spanish Canary Islands. Your head is tilting right now. Certainly, you are wondering why we write a blog post about savage …
