The Marginal da Ribeira Brava is a coastal road construction which saw completion in August of 2020. This project is the result of a joint program between the Regional Government and the Municipality of Ribeira Brava. Marginal Works The waterfront works, which cost around 2.9 million euros, started in September of 2018. It therefore …
Rebuçados de Funcho – Fennel candy This artisanal, pale orange colored cylindrical candy has the name of Rebuçados de Funcho. This candy is typical of Madeira Island. Its name comes from the plant at the basis of this confection, namely fennel. The plant is very abundant on the Island, particularly in the Funchal area. …
Dragon Trees – Dracaena Drago – Dragoeiros da Madeira This mythical evergreen tree is native to the Macaronesia area (Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde, and the Canary Islands) and is thus a subtropical tree. This sculptural tree is the symbol of the Island of Tenerife. Their fat scaly trunks, upward reaching branches supporting an umbrella like …
The Rota da Banana in Madalena do Mar is a nice easy walk throught the lush green banana plantations. The easy walk is suitable for all ages. Madalena do Mar Madalena do Mar is a parish belonging to the municipality of Ponta do Sol in the South of the Island. This village sits at sea …
What to expect Driving to the rugged North Coast of Madeira is getting ready for some beautiful scenery. Tall waves crashing into basaltic rock. Lush, emerald green forests on seemingly vertical slopes. Waterfalls crashing down. Ancient paths and roads perilously carved in the mountainside. Well we thought pictures speak more than words. History has …
General information The Madeira archipelago is organized into eleven municipalities. The municipality of Ribeira Brava is located along the southwest coast of Madeira island. RB borders with the municipalities of São Vicente (North), Ponta do Sol (West) and Câmara de Lobos (East). Moreover the municipality got its name from the river crossing it: the Ribeira …
Exceptional Joint Festival This special joint Festival takes place from September 3rd to September 27th, 2020. See you there! Flower and Wine Festival on Madeira. You will all agree that 2020 is a rather strange year. The Tourism Board of Madeira Island just published the new program with this year’s different version of the Flower …
Emergency while on Madeira? Emergencies in general are scary. No one will disagree with that statement. Nevertheless, emergencies are daunting if they happen away from home. Even more so if you do not speak the local language. Madeira Island is one of the safest places in the European Union and in the world in general. …
What is coasteering? Coasteering is a fun outdoors activity where participants progress along a rocky coastline. This involves following the coast either by foot or by swimming, and includes jumping, climbing and scrambling. It is a great activity for those who like the occasional adrenaline rush as well as for those who enjoy caving, climbing …
Madeira has definitely shed it’s image as the “third age” or pensioners’ island. Hence, here are 10 reasons why it should be your next travel destination. Part Two: reasons 6 to 10 – Part One Madeira is always celebrating something Madeira is an island of festivities. From the Christmas and famous New Year firework celebrations, …
Miradouro is viewpoint in Portuguese and Madeira has plenty of them. The capital city of Funchal alone is home to many nice viewpoints. Let’s explore some of Funchal’s belvederes with you. Miradouro da Nazaré Set at an altitude of 164 meters above the Atlantic, this Miradouro is west of the city center. The views reach …
