Often overlooked in favour of the sun-bleached mainland or the breathtaking beauty of the Azores, Madeira could be Portugal’s best-kept secret. The autonomous archipelago can be found scattered many miles off the coast of Morocco. It boasts a subtropical climate and exotic, Jurassic Park-style scenery, with lush green volcanic cliffs rising from azure waters in … Read more
The island of Madeira is located off the coast of Portugal in the Atlantic ocean. it’s famous for the beautiful scenery and fantastic hiking. Here are some of the best things to do in Madeira… Book a day trip to the Ilha Deserta. Take a catamaran sail to the other side of Madeira and go … Read more
Several interesting places in Funchal have their origin in the history of those who lived here, both the Portuguese and the English.These were some of the first people to settle here. To this day, evidence of their presence adorns many parts of the city. One such place is Calouste Gulbenkian’s Museum (in Madeira) which is … Read more
There are two ways to get to Madeira; by plane or by boat. This article will focus on the boat trip and will present information about the journey, a small section about the journey for those who have never been to Madeira before, what to expect when you come here and tips for future journeys. … Read more