Things To Do in Madeira

Quote: Entering the grounds of Monte Palace, you immediately note that the major theme is Japanese style gardens. There is a koi pond and highly red lacquered wood bridges. Further down there is a relaxation garden … Read More

Quote: In some areas, it is so beautiful, with the amazing jungle-like forest areas where the steeper levadas tend to be. The aromas are very invigorating, with the mix of eucalyptus and other vegetation. But don't… Read More

Quote: Madeira is known as the 'flower island', and between Portugal and Africa in, it is even closer to Africa, see http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/madeira.htm for an overview map.Madeira has a… Read More

Quote: No visit to Madeira would be complete without a visit to the Old Blandy Wine Lodge run by the Madeira Wine Company. Here is the place to find out the story behind the famous Madeira fortified wines.The Company… Read More

Quote: In the 16th century, ships heading to the colonies would often stop at Madeira Island to pick up some food and wine. These trips lasted long in hot climates. With the help of the moves of the ship and tropic… Read More

Quote: Museo da Quinta das Cruzes is behind the Santa Clara Monastery. It has a beautiful garden and you can view the city of Funchal from here. In the museum, there is an exhibition of the 18th-century lifestyle, which… Read More

Quote: Warm, lazy, and cute. It has banana gardens and a Caribbean atmosphere. Church and the municipality building behind it are interesting. It is the first pink coloured municipality building I have seen and hard to… Read More

Quote: It is a square building that is a block long on each side (they have small block there). It is really a square within a square as the perimeter is all small enclosed shops, selling lots of wine, handicrafts… Read More

Quote: From the outside, the famous Central Market (Mercado dos Labradores) is quite indistinct, appearing to be more suitable to housing a small cinema than the bustling vibrant market. The market covers the full… Read More

Quote: The Madeira Story Centre is Funchal’s latest visitors’ attraction. In the Old Town opposite the cable car station, for those wanting to know about the island and its history it is an essential stop.The… Read More