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 …
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 …
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 …
Madeira Cabbage Soup – Sopa de Couve Madeirense Warm up this Winter with a bowl of nourishing soup while you plan your Madeira trip. Forget about readymade, artificial, and tinned soups. This thick and traditional cabbage soup is the perfect Winter warmer. Prepare this easy soup for the ultimate flavor and add some excitement and …
Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 Love him or hate him, you cannot deny that Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 is incredibly successful in the world of football and beyond. His salary and endorsement deals have given him a net worth of well over 400millions EUR (2017). His ability to capitalize on his skills and his marketability along with his …
Adults Only Hotels on Madeira Every day life can take a toll on you. Just as it affects you, it may impact your relationship. So, you are thinking about going on a holiday to disconnect with work, stress, daily life and more. Furthermore, it is important to take time for your couple to revive love …
