This Category contains all posts about outings, activities, museum visits, which you can plan for while on Madeira. It can give you great ideas on what to do depending on the time you have available, the distance you are willing to drive or depending on the weather. Everything you need is here, wether you are going for a levada walk, visiting a museum, doing a car tour, visiting one of Madeira’s mountain peaks, visiting volcanic grottos, tropical gardens, going to the beach, treating the kids on a round of karting fun.
Madeira Carnival The Carnival on Madeira Island is said to be known as one of the best in Europe. Each year, Carnival festivities start forty days before Easter. Hence, It is the year’s first major festival after the Christmas and New Year’s extravaganza. Therefore in 2023, the actual Carnival dates are from February 15th to …
New Year’s on Madeira Madeira just won the first prize as the Best Destination to celebrate the New Year. The runners up are London followed by Berlin. This first prize was awarded by the European Best Destinations (EBD). European Best Destinations is a Brussels based organization dedicated to tourism and the promotion of culture. “We …
Land Based Whale Watching with Lente do Atlântico Whale watching is one of the activities attracting most tourists in Madeira. Every year thousands of guests head out on the Ocean with the hope of seeing sea mammals. However, going on a rather small boat in the Atlantic Ocean is not for everyone. Thus the best …
The Great Madeira Route The Great Madeira Route is a new trail project on Madeira. The Regional Government presented it in October 2022 to the public. This Great Madeira Route or Grande Rota is a new pedestrian walkway with a length of 93 kilometers. It will link the municipality of Machico to the one of …
This festival takes place on October 31 and November 1, 2022. Chestnut or Castanha Autumn is here and with it comes the smell of roasted chestnuts. This fruit or nut is as delicious as it is healthy. The harvest of chestnuts takes place usually during the months of October and November. Hence during that period, …
Vertical NatureNorte Madeira The Clube Naval de Sao Vicente organizes the sixth vertical climb – KM Vertical NaturNorte – and it will take place on September 25, 2022. It is a well known climb situated on the North Coast of Madeira. Vertical NaturNorte is a trail with an approximate distance of 3300 meters and a …
Guindaste Viewpoint The Guindaste Viewpoint offers a wonderful view of the Atlantic outlining the northern eastern coast of the island, extending from Faial to Ponta de São Lourenço. It lays in the Ribeira do Faial delta in Faial which belongs to the municipality of Santana. This miradouro is sometimes called Crane Viewpoint. On days with …
Madeira Wine Festival – Madeira’s fortified wine has a unique taste which differentiates it from any other wine on the market. Luckily, once a year, tourists and locals can assist to the Madeira Wine Festival dedicated to Madeira’s famous born-at-sea nectar. The Madeira Wine Festival takes place in Funchal from late August until early September …
Fábrica Santo António in Funchal, Madeira Fábrica Santo António is the oldest confectionery factory in Madeira, dating back to 1893. Here you’ll find a variety of traditional treats. Take a peek inside, and maybe buy a packet or two of Madeiran biscuits or sweets. Enjoy them while you discover Funchal or take them home as …
Surfing in Madeira With a beautiful coastline and consistent swells from the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is an awesome Portuguese surf destination. You will definitely find that perfect surf spot whether you are a beginner or an advanced surfer. Madeira has the right waves for you. It is afterall well known for its world-class right hand …
Arraiais da Madeira Madeira lives according to the rhythm of its Romeiros and Arraiais during the Summer months. These traditional festivities of Madeira are a jolly mixture of the religious and the profane. There are masses, processions and celebrations around the church. The streets are decorated. Food and drink stands flourish left and right, serving …
