Vitamin R from Madeira – R as in Rum Madeira island is closer to Africa than it is to Lisbon, Portugal. Madeira is well known for its climate, its Madeira wines and its breathtaking landscape. In addition, Madeira is increasingly known for its Rum. You said Rum? Yes! Sugar cane culture and sugar production were …
Can’t wait to travel again? In the meantime, plan your trip to Madeira and relax! Most of us love to travel. It could be a two-week trip to Madeira or a short break close to home. Of course, the current situation stops us right in our tracks. The restrictions, curfews, social bubbles etc. have shut …
Cristiano Ronaldo CR7, Madeira’s Top Sportsman With 84% world population recognition, Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 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 …
Carrot fossil found on Madeira A carrot fossil found on Madeira Island is the world oldest. More specifically, the lucky scientist discovered the specimen in Porto da Cruz. Furthermore, Porta da Cruz belongs to the Camara of Machico. This finding is important for several reasons. Firstly, the Insular Syndromes Plants on oceanic insular islands can …
Valentine’s Day – Madeira Today is Valentines’s Day! 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. Don’t make the proposal too complicated. No matter how you propose, it will remain one of the most memorable days in your …
Carnival This recipe is a typical Carnival recipe. In bygone times, Carnival participants received these fitters, commonly names Sonhos in Portuguese. During their parade, these fancy dress participants visit bars, cafés and private houses accompanied by jolly music receiving sonhos at each stop. Ingredients 250 ml of water 120 grams of flour 2 eggs zest …
Life Programme – European Union Life Dunas is part of the greater LIFE programme. The latter is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action created in 1992. The previous funding period 2014-2020 had a budget of €3.4 billion. The report on the LIFE programme’s impact on nature and society is available. It …
Madeira Digital Nomads There has been some talk and many articles about digital nomads and Madeira lately. Such as 1, 2, 3, But first, what is a digital nomad? Digital nomad? Definition Being a digital nomad is a lifestyle. The person works online while travelling. Mostly these nomads stay in place for some time to …
The Madeira Photography Museum – Atelier Vicente’s Founded by Vicente Gomes da Silva in the 1850ies, this photographic studio, situated in Funchal, survives complete with equipment, sets, cameras, costumes and pictures. After a five-year closure and a 1.7-million-euro renovation, the oldest photo studio of Portugal just opened its doors to visitors again at the end …
Madeira’s Connection to the Submarine Telecommunications Cable There is exciting news regarding the new submarine telecommunications cable. In other words, the project entered its final phase as it now connects Madeira to mainland Portugal. The cable connection from Sines in Portugal to Amparo on Madeira is some 1.100 kilometers long. The Autonomous Region of Madeira …
