Categoria: Uncategorized

A window to the sea

Funchal welcomes the brand new Praça do Povo, a leisure area at the heart of its fully renewed seafront. The sun always shines in Funchal and there’s a new beautiful place in town to enjoy it: Praça do Povo (People’s Square). Its many corners, benches and red-trailed gardens make this an ideal place for one […]

Read More

The other side of the island

There is another side to Madeira, away from cars, roads and cities, full of beautiful trails that can only be reached by foot. Levadas are one of Madeira’s most ancient human heritage: These trails carved into the rocks started being built in the 15th Century at the first stages of the island’s human settlement and […]

Read More

The power and glory of the Imperial Cathedral

There was a time when Funchal and its cathedral were the headquarters of the diocese of the entire Portuguese empire.  At the heart of the city of Funchal stands one of the most emblematic buildings of history, not only of Madeira but also of the world. For twenty two years during the sixteenth century, Funchal’s […]

Read More

In the heart of the forest

Two of the most recent signalled pedestrian trails in Madeira lead to two small lakes of an immense beauty. As one drives in the area of Paúl da Serra, one cannot help but notice a large number of automobiles parked in a lot supercilious to a valley. From there one can enter the path to […]

Read More

The castle’s life

The São João Batista do Pico fort stands out clearly in the landscape of Funchal and is open to visitors. It is known to Madeirans by a number of names including, very simply, ‘The Castle’, but it truly is an unmistakeable landmark, standing out very distinctly from the landscape of Funchal. The São João Batista […]

Read More

The enchanted forest

The Laurissilva, classified as World Heritage since 1999, has been around 5 million years. The environment is exotic, with trees which remind us of the dinosaurs or an uncharted paradise. Vegetation is dense, exuberant, with a hint of the tropical. Water is abundant and the occasional fog, adds to the mystery. This scenery is an […]

Read More

NIGHTLIFE

Funchal Nightlife – Clubs, Bars & Nightlife Tips Funchal Nightlife Regarding cities in the world, Funchal is on a short list of cities that provide a combination of tradition, nightlife, excitement, beauty, and history. Funchal is the chief city and serves as the capital of Portugal’s Autonomous Region of Madeira. Nightlife Funchal has an amazing […]

Read More

Funchal Transportation – Taxi, Bus & Airport

Understanding How To Get Around With Funchal Transportation Traveling to Portugal is going to be an amazing trip that you enjoy and remember forever. While you may find yourself walking around a lot, here are a few transportation options you can take as well. Good Care Hire Company If you took a flight into Funchal […]

Read More

What to Pack

Madeira Island What to Pack Madeira Island might not be what you’d expect. It’s a beautiful little island filled with culture, delectable dishes, and amazing hiking opportunities. So what do you pack for a place like that? Here are six things you’ll want to bring when visiting Madeira. Warm Weather Clothes It’s an island, so warm […]

Read More

Afordable vacations

Cost of living in Portugal Portugal does not perform very well in the OECD better life index. Earnings may be lower in Portugal than other comparable western European countries, but this is merely a reflection that the cost of living is substantially lower as well. If anything visitors can afford a better lifestyle vacations in […]

Read More