Madeira’s Night Life In need of a fun night out during your holiday and want to experience Madeira’s night life? Do not worry, we’ve got you covered! Sure, Madeira is not really a party island. Some might go as far to say that the night life in Madeira is quasi nonexistent during workdays (which is …
When visiting Funchal, you will at one point or another notice a pretty yellow building on the coast. That building is no other than the São Tiago fortress, located in the historical center of the city. The Portuguese built the brick and stone fort in 1614 to defend Funchal from pirate attacks and corsairs. This …
The Santa Clara Convent in Funchal, was founded at the end of the 16th century. The convent was already partly built at the end of the 15th century and was fully constructed around the Our Lady of Conception chapel. It is classified as a National Monument and we can understand why. History of the convent …
Plogging, a new workout trend, now also on Madeira. Plogging on Madeira? Have you ever run or walked through the woods, along a trail or levada path? Sure, you have. More often than not, you probably noticed litter scattered in the beautiful scenery. Examples are: an empty bottle, an biscuit package, a smashed up and …
Royal Routes of Madeira – Caminhos Reais da Madeira The “Royal Way”, or “Royal Road”, is the designation given to the main land roads built before the Republic was established. In Madeira, governors or high-ranking individuals initiated their building as an alternative and complement to existing maritime connections. These ‘royal roads’ are part of the …
Retoiça – cultural activities on Madeira Retoiça is a non for profit association which organized cultural, sports and recreational activities on Madeira. Many of these projects are linked to music. Hence, in this blog post, we will focus soleley on Music related acticities. You can see the impressive list on their website. Retoiça excels in …
Wonder where to take your family on holiday? No need to look any further, Madeira is the answer. It is ideal for a family holiday, no matter the time of the year and the family members’ age and interests. Here are a few points to convince you that Madeira is perfect for a family holiday, …
Madeira’s traditional hen soup. Even during the winter months, it never really gets that cold on Madeira. However, this does not mean that comfort food is not an option anymore. This fall/autumn calls for a bowl of homemade traditional hen soup that will warm your soul. Moreover, this traditional hen soup is popular in all …
If you are looking for the next place to eat or have a drink on Madeira, look no further, especially if you are looking for restaurants with a view. It is no secret to anyone that Madeira has some of the best views to offer with splendid nature and landscapes. After a long day of …
Bird watching in Madeira It is no secret that Madeira has plenty of activities to offer to visitors. From paragliding to wine tasting, surfing to hiking, you are spoilt for choice. However, only few know that the archipelago is an ideal spot for bird watching. Madeira is home to unique bird species, such as the …
Madeira’s Terraced Landscape or Poios Suspended gardens, terraces and stone walls are man-made constructions. These ensure farmers have land to cultivate even on steep hills and in spite of environmental limitations. Moreover, these terraced landscapes provide inhabitants throughout all mountainous regions in the world with farmland. Here on Madeira, terraced plots are part of …
