Calheta The municipality of Calheta is the largest municipality in square kilometers with its 115km2 for nearly 12.000 inhabitants, This municipality includes eight parishes (Arco da Calheta, Calheta Village, Estreito da Calheta, Jardim do Mar, Prazeres, Faja do Ovelha and Ponta do Pargo). It sits on southwest coast of Madeira. It shares borders with Porto …
Ocean Retreat on Instagram and Twitter We have decided to extend our online-reach and want to further share pictures of and information about Madeira with the public on Instagram and Twitter. Instagram Find us on Instagram with the handle @oceanretreat.madeira ! Thus, photos of things to see and do on Madeira are regularly posted on …
Face Masks We never thought that we would be writing about face masks on this blog. However, here we are! Masks are “in” now. Handmade cloth face masks are not for use in hospitals or for health care personnel. However, they are adapted to everyday use in stores, offices etc. The use of face masks …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Animal Lovers on Madeira For some of us, spending time with animal and viewing animals in their normal habitat is similar to being in dreamland. There are many destinations around the world in which wild animals are one of the main reasons to visit. Of course, people who truly love and respect animal will only …
Welcome 2021 with Fireworks on Madeira Madeira Island welcomes 2021 with celebrations muted by Covid Virus. Nonetheless Madeira greeted 2021 with breathtaking fireworks in its capital city of Funchal. The Covid pandemic casted a shadow over usual New Year’s celebrations. However, the world-renowned fireworks did take place respecting full covid protocols. This means that many …
Christmas Program on Madeira. It is that time of year when many of us start preparations for Christmas and the holiday season. Some people pull out favorite carol music CDs or playlists. Some only think about festive recipes, Some pull out their Santa suits. And lastly some of us enjoy the world-famous Madeira Christmas traditions. …
World Travel Awards 2020 Madeira Islands won the World’s Leading Island Destination for the sixth consecutive time in 2020 during the World Travel Awards. Popular votes determine the recipients of these famous WTA awards. Madeira’s ultimate recognition was announced during a virtual ceremony. The WTA established in 1993. acknowledges, rewards and celebrates excellence across all …
