BY Thisismadeiraisland
Banana is a noteworthy fruit on Madeira island due to its quality and quantity of production.The banana is a fruit that is born from the banana tree, a plant originally from Southeast Asia, belonging to the family Musaceae, genus Musa and is included in the large group of monocots. It is a herbaceous plant, with […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland
The custard apple is a regional fruit, with a tropical flavour and a cultivation that currently covers an area of approximately 104 hectares.The custard apple, fruit of the custard apple tree (Annona cherimola Mill.), is native to the valleys of the Andes highlands. Long established in Madeira, the custard apple tree easily adapted by finding […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland
Originally from South America, the avocado is an exotic fruit that covers an area of 88 hectares in Madeira.The avocado is an exotic fruit from the avocado tree (Persea americana), which belongs to the laurel family originally from South America, particularly Mexico, currently cultivated in subtropical regions.The edible part of the fruit is a yellowish […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland
One of my favorite places I have ever visited, through my eyes. Cant thank the people we met while there enough. Our airbnb host, Rita and her family, was nothing but great to us the whole time. Would love to link her airbnb but I couldn’t find it again. Tanner Larson
BY Thisismadeiraisland
On Madeira, Christmas is experienced with great fervour. The preparations begin early. First, the crop shoots are sowed, and the liqueurs are made in time for the ‘childbirth masses’ !! Meanwhile, Funchal (the island’s capital) takes on a new shine with its traditional Christmas lights. In the kitchens, various flavours of cornbread and the famous “bolo de mel” honey […]
