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.
Monte Monte is one of the parishes of Funchal, Madeira’s capital city. It is rather small but definitely well worth a visit. Getting there by cable car One of the easiest ways to reach Monte is to the take the cable car from downtown Funchal (in the old part of Funchal). If you have not …
Activities on Madeira: tested and approved. You just arrived on Madeira, and despite attempting to plan your stay minutely, you are still not too sure about what to do. Well worry no more, here is a list of tested and approved activities not including the famous levada walks.NB: some of these activities will be more …
Calhau Surf School Calhau Surfing School is Madeira’s first and thus oldest surf school. It organized private and group surf and paddle lessons. The school is certified by the Portuguese Surfing Federation. The central person of the Calhau Surf School is Rodolfo Machado. Originally from mainland Portugal, he travelled the world as an architect and …
What is canyoning and why Madeira? Canyoning on Madeira is all about exploring canyons using a variety of techniques: walking, crawling, sliding, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and swimming. The island has built up a reputation as a prime destination for canyoning in Europe. An abundance of rivers and canyons, allows for exercising this activity at all …
Tourist Entertainment Agenda Mark your agendas, the Board of Tourism has released the modified tourist entertainment calendar for 2020. Hence, the Madeira Tourist Board organizes these activities principally for tourists. If you would like to witness or participate in events organized across the island for Madeirans, please refer back to this blog post or to …
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 …
Madeira Theme Park – Parque Temático da Madeira Did you know that there is a Madeira Theme Park on the island? If you are running out of ideas for family activities, this could be something to add to your list. It is perfect for families who want to learn more about the island in a …
Madeira Shopping Centres It is time for you to discover the best Madeira Shopping Centres. There are days where we all we want to do is indulge. If you feel like splurging or going window shopping, keep reading. Most shopping centres on Madeira are located in Funchal, the capital. Here is a list of the …
Anona – Cherimoya – Custard Apple The Anona Festival (Festa da Anona) takes place every year in March in Faial. This year the dates are March 7-8, 2020. This festival was created in the 1990s by the local producers of Faial, where the anona is most commonly grown. Hence, the event is the perfect opportunity …
Want to book the perfect holiday to Madeira but don’t know where to start? Here is a simple guide on preparing the perfect Madeira holiday. Find your flight The first step of holiday planning is deciding when to go on holiday. Madeira is a good destination all year around. However, depending on the activities you …
Casino da Madeira – The Madeira Casino The Casino da Madeira truly is an entertainment hub on the island. It provides for a fun night for those who still have some energy left in them after a long day exploring Madeira. Whether you enjoy gambling or want to go dancing, there is something for everyone. …
