BY Thisismadeiraisland
Madeira’s rugged north coast often feels a world away from the sun-splashed south, with high cliffs rising vertically from the seething Atlantic that pounds the island with full force. Three villages (Santana, São Vicente and Porto Moniz) have sufficient attractions for a day excursion from Funchal, but remember – while the south coast bathes in […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland
Though an island, we’re not talking about beaches: rather, the utterly gob-smacking viewpoints everywhere you turn; dramatic cliffs as tall as skyscrapers; and banana- and vineyard-strewn terraces that envelop the hillsides like gravity-defying labyrinths of sustenance. In other words, Madeira doesn’t dabble in subtlety. Here are some stunning ways to take it all in. Marvelling at […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland
One of the best ways to get to know Madeira is to rent a car and drive from one island’s end to the other, follow the madeiran roads but take a good grip at the wheel for between curves and counter-curves, ups and downs, tunnels, cascades and breathtaking views, the emotions will be high! Rent […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland
On the next visit to Madeira, don’t forget your bathing suit! These five pools are the most refreshing choice to spend those warm days on the island. Some days the natural effects of the waves splashing the volcanic rocks, are spectacular, worthy of photography and sights of astonishment. Other days, the sea is so calm, […]
