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Category: Introduction

The awakening of the five senses

The best thing about travelling is that you have the possibility of collecting moments and not only things.

Posted on29/09/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Introduction, Why Madeira?TagsDon't Miss Out

Portuguese Pavement

Walking throughout the city of Funchal, I would like to call your attention to our pavements.

Posted on08/09/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Funchal, Introduction, Núcleo da Sé, TraditionsTagsDon't Miss Out

​Famous People in Madeira

Madeira can claim to have been at the birth of modern Tourism; It was a health resort and a winter retreat for the upper classes; Tourism in fact really began with the island’s reputation for having a healthy climate! 

Posted on01/09/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, History, Introduction

Food Tours

Going on a food tour is a great way to get all senses involved and to create an amazing experience.

Posted on04/08/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Gastronomy & Wine, Gastronomy & Wine, IntroductionTagsDon't Miss Out, Food & WineLeave a comment

Banana Plantations

“Madeira” is frequently regardedt a wine making island. However, this magnificent insular region has so much more to offer.

Posted on21/07/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Gastronomy & Wine, Introduction, Madalena do mar, Ponta do Sol

Brinquinho

Looking for an unforgettable holiday? Only one step away from the European continent and 90 minutes from Lisbon

Posted on23/06/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Introduction, Traditions

Make the Tourist a Friend

In Madeira we make the Tourist a Friend, when,…

Posted on13/06/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Introduction, Why Madeira?TagsDon't Miss Out

Levadas

There are many ways to admire the beauty of this island, but a walk along the “Levadas” is a great way to get to know the interior of Madeira.

Posted on05/06/201903/09/2018CategoriesActivities, Don't Miss Out, Introduction, LandscapesTagsDon't Miss Out

Madeira Landscape “Poios”

As the very first settlers arrived on Madeira island, they immediately realized that it wouldn’t be easy to farm here.

Posted on02/06/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Geography, Introduction, LandscapesTagsDon't Miss Out

The Spring Flower Festival

The Spring Flower Festival in Madeira, is a tribute to the exuberance of flowers that typically bloom in that season and, here, with even greater intensity due to the Island’s subtropical climate.

Posted on04/05/201905/05/2019CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Events, Introduction

Madeira, the Northern European Greenhouse

For centuries we were considered an experimental field for most of the European botanical gardens – The naturalist James Cook mentioned Madeira

Posted on23/03/201923/03/2019CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Geography, Introduction, Nature, Why Madeira?TagsDon't Miss Out

The Gardens of Madeira

Shall I say Madeira Gardens or Madeira is a Garden?

Posted on20/03/201902/09/2018CategoriesChildren, Don't Miss Out, Gardens, Introduction, Nature, Why Madeira?TagsDon't Miss Out, Forest, Gardens, UNESCO, World Heritage

Madeira in My Way

Lost in the banana plantations and vines, the contrast between high mountains and suddenly the sea could not be more dramatic.

Posted on24/02/201903/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Introduction, Why Madeira?, Why Madeira?TagsReasons to visit Madeira

Why Madeira?

I won’t call it Paradise. That’s too much of a cliché…

Posted on17/02/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Press, Why Madeira?TagsBy Roberto LojaLeave a comment

Madeira Traditional Drinks

When you hear the name Madeira, probably, the first word that comes to your mind is Wine. There are, however, other equally delicious beverages available on the Island! 

Posted on27/01/201903/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Gastronomy & Wine, IntroductionTagsDon't Miss Out

How It all began…

A tiny dot of land emerged from the seabed 10 million years ago…

Posted on13/01/201904/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, History, History, Introduction

New Year’s Eve

Tic tac, tic, tac … 00:00.

Posted on31/12/201802/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Events, Events, Festivities, Funchal, Introduction, New Years's Eve, Night LifeTagsDo&see, Don't Miss Out

The Amazing Christmas Cribs

Although I was born and raised in Madeira, I spend a lot of time “en route” due to my career , and that’s why I always try to be home for Christmas,  the month of the amazing Christmas Cribs: “escadinha” (over a wood ladder) and “lapinha” (over a mountain landscape).

Posted on30/12/201803/09/2018CategoriesChristmas, Don't Miss Out, Introduction, TraditionsTagsChristmas, Do&see, Don't Miss Out

Christmas in Madeira

December brings with it one of the most beautiful times of the year. On a largely Catholic island, traditions are proudly fulfilled and lived for generations. 

Posted on02/12/201802/09/2018CategoriesChristmas, Don't Miss Out, Events, Events, Festivities, Gastronomy & Wine, IntroductionTagsDo&see, Don't Miss Out

The Laurisilva

On this holiday, do you want to feel alive by connecting  physically and energetically to nature and discover what it offers you? Come and join us by exploring an untouched forest 

Posted on30/11/201802/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Geography, Introduction, NatureTagsDo&see, Don't Miss Out

Madeira Hand Embroidery

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit an embroidery factory in the centre of our capital, Funchal, and understand the reason why embroidery is one of the most valuable treasures of Madeira.

Posted on25/11/201803/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Funchal, TraditionsTagsDon't Miss Out

Diving in Madeira

During your stay here in Madeira, apart from the natural beauty of the island, you can also enjoy its mild temperatures all year round and clear water with excellent visibility.

Posted on16/11/201804/09/2018CategoriesActivities, Don't Miss Out, Introduction

Madeira Sugar Cane Syrup Cake (commonly known as “honey cake”)

If you have a sweet tooth, don’t forget to try the traditional Bolo de Mel!

Posted on09/11/201810/11/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Gastronomy & Wine, Introduction

The Desertas

You have just arrived on  Madeira Island eager to discover the Best World’s Island Destination. You look around and in the horizon you see three islets and you wonder /what are those?

Posted on28/10/201803/09/2018CategoriesActivities, Desertas, Don't Miss Out, Geography, Introduction, Nature

The Majestic Flora of Madeira

Madeira is the most important island of a group named MACARONESIA – “The Fortunate Islands”: A relict area for Tertiary species, which became extinct in Europe during ice ages.

Posted on07/10/201803/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Gardens, Geography, Introduction, NatureTagsDon't Miss Out

Radical Sports

If you are a Nature, Sea, Adventure and adrenaline lover, there will be no better way to experience it than through some radical sports on this tiny island on the Atlantic Ocean. 

Posted on30/09/201802/09/2018CategoriesActivities, Adventure, Don't Miss Out, Introduction, Sports, Walks

Where is Madeira?

The archipelago of Madeira is an Autonomous Region of Portugal  made up of seven islands and several islets: Madeira, Porto Santo and two groups of uninhabited islands: Desertas and Selvagens.

Posted on23/09/201802/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Geography, Info&facts, IntroductionTagsDon't Miss Out, Info&facts

Madeira Wine

“Madeira”, named after the Island where it is produced.

Posted on02/09/201802/09/2018CategoriesDon't Miss Out, Food&Drink, Gastronomy & Wine, Introduction, ShoopingTagsDon't Miss Out, Food & Wine, Food&Drink, Madeira Wine

What’s on in December?

Come out and explore Funchal and Madeira! Find everything on our events calendar, from festivals and seasonal events, to workshops and concerts.

Posted on01/12/201702/09/2018CategoriesEvents, Funchal, Introduction, PressTagsBy Marla CastroLeave a comment

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Welcome to the official site of the qualified Tourist Guides working in Madeira Archipelago. It represents around 60 guides, offering guiding in 7 different languages. These guides have trained intensively for many years at an institute of higher education or university and passed the highest Tourist Guiding qualification in Portugal. Note that these are the requirements for registration in this site.

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