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 …
Madeira’s fauna Because Madeira is the perfect destination for animal lovers, here is a brief description of Madeira’s fauna. Madeira is known for its flora, but that does not mean we should overlook all the amazing animal species that can be found around the archipelago. They are a part of what makes Madeira so special …
CR7 – take # 7 Cristiano Ronaldo is more than a sportsman. He is an idol in many ways and for many people. Fact 24 The player and businessman plans to open another CR7 hotel in Marrakech, Marocco. He seems to be very involved and already visited the construction site with his eldest son and …
Easy holiday rental on Madeira It can be overwhelming to find the ideal vacation rental for your trip. After you have decided on the type of accommodation you are going to stay in, you have to decide where you are going to spend your holiday. These steps are challenging, especially when you are going on …
The Deep Sea Madeira project took place between September 2019 and March 2020. The Regional Secretariat for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change of Madeira promotes this project. Its goal is to collect information in order to contribute to the following objectives; Goals of the project Increase knowledge about the quantities, spatial distribution, composition, and …
Camacha and wicker work on Madeira Willow trees grow prolifically along the many Madeira creeks. The areas of Sao Vicente, Boaventura and more importantly Camacha produce the willow rods. Wicker and Willow Rods It is mainly during the first months of the year that farmers collect the willow rods to made wicker work. These rods …
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 …
Ilhas Desertas Nature Reserve – 30th anniversary Located 11 miles or 18km southeast of Madeira island, the Ilhas Desertas (deserted islands) are a small archipelago of three islands constituting a nature reserve. These three islands are: Chão Islet, Deserta Grande and Bugio. The Nature Reserve, created in 1990, marks the 30th anniversary of the protection …
Alcoholic Drinks to enjoy while on holidays Because going on holiday also means taking time to relax with a nice glass of something, it is time to try some of the local Madeira alcoholic drink specialties. Poncha is one of the most famous and popular alcoholic drinks of Madeira, but there are many other alcoholic …
Madeira Climate Madeira is famous for its sub tropical climate. Hence, sun exposure and strong UV rays on Madeira are not a joke. Many visitors to the islands (Madeira and Porto Santo) suffer from painful sunburns on the first days of their vacation. As a result it can make the rest of their stay very …
Project SMILE The Smart Islands Energy System (SMILE) project is a collaboration of nineteen partners from various European countries. The European Union’s ‘Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme’ proudly funds the SMILE project. The program will demonstrate nine different smart grid technologies on three different islands. These are thus the Orkneys (UK), Samsø (DK) and …
