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 …
Easter on Madeira Easter is one of the most important religious times on Madeira. Besides the strictly religious aspect of the festivities, Easter is also a time for gastronomy on the island. However, next to the religious traditions and the unique gastronomy, did you know that before Easter, you play Balamento on Madeira? Easter Tradition …
Stay Home Now. Dream Online. Visit Us Later!” If you were planning on visiting Madeira soon, you probably have seen one of the archipelago’s latest campaigns dedicated to visitors. Madeira’s latest awareness campaign “Stay Home Now. Dream Online. Visit Us Later!” is a response to tourists hoping to visit the archipelago in the future. With …
Tradional Dress on Madeira Madeira is much more than the pearl of the Atlantic with its rugged coast, lush flowers and vegetation. Madeira is also home to some of Portugal’s most unique traditional attires such as the Madeiran Carapuça. Madeiran traditional costumes are very colorful. The women wear a colorful full skirt made of vertical …
Cristiano Ronaldo – Part Five As we have seen in the previous parts, Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon. CR 7 is a top world sportsman, a charitable person and a keen businessman. Please follow me if you missed part one, part two, part three or part four. But more than just a sport’s phenomenon, CR7 …
Ponta do Sol is one of the municipalities of Madeira, located on the South of the island. The municipality comprises three parishes: Ponta do Sol, Madalena do Mar and Canhas. It is located between Ribeira Brava and Calheta. Approximately 8,900 people live in Ponta do Sol, with a surface of more or less 47 km2. …
Madeira is not only for those who enjoy luscious nature, beautiful views and fun outdoor activities. The island is also a place where you can enjoy the arts. One of its museums, the Casa das Mudas (Centro das Artes) in Calheta, gives you the opportunity to admire various pieces. Art on Madeira Madeira set up …
The São Jorge Lighthouse Designed in 1948 and built in 1959, the São Jorge lighthouse overlooks the bay with views from Porto Moniz to Santana. If you want to do something on Madeira island which is not mainstream, visiting this lighthouse is a good and original idea. Lighthouse Facts The lighthouse tower is 14 meters …
Covid free Madeira The Covid / coronavirus has taken over Europe. Luckily, Madeira is (so far) spared and has taken precautions to protect the population and halt the virus from spreading. There are so far no cases of coronavirus / covid 19 on Madeira archipelago. The Regional Government installed strict regulations for the coming weeks. …
If this is your first time travelling to Madeira, you probably need to learn about the Madera Suitcase Essentials. Your trip to Madeira is around the corner and you have yet to pack? Are you feeling overwhelmed and do not know where to start? Here is a little guide to pack your suitcase and come …
