20 Apr 2016 58634

15 Best Spots in Madeira

15 Best Spots in Madeira

Have you ever felt the experience of being in a place, where all the elements around you magically combine, together, in perfect harmony ? These 15 spots in Madeira will take you there . ..

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07 Jun 2016 42700

17 hidden gems you must visit in Funchal

17 hidden gems you must visit in Funchal

In Funchal there are no ugly views.
It is a city for all ages, for all tastes. It has the rare human touch of a city where people still greet each other on the street.
It’s a city to be enjoyed at a slow pace. At every nook, cranny and corner there is a pleasure of discovering something unusual. You will be embraced by the ever lasting sunlight and walk under the bluest sky you can dream of. Everywhere there is the exuberance of colour and the pleasure of observing the flowers in full bloom.

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22 Jun 2017 34046

10 Funchal shops you can't miss

10 Funchal shops you can't miss

Living and reviving a holiday in Funchal is also gathering bits and pieces of memories.
Crafts, clothing articles, flavours and photographs, bring us back to the thrill of a trip. Each item represents a story, a person, a happy moment.

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10 Apr 2015 22189

Madeira with children:

Madeira with children:

f you’re going to Madeira and bringing the kids with you, enjoy the tips for all the family of the Madeiran journalist and blogger Patrícia Lencastre. Take advantage of the best that the island has to offer and have fun with the children in natural parks, dreamy swimming pools and Tuk Tuk walks. You’ll be creating moments that you will not forget soon !!

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14 Sep 2017 18966

5 walks you can’t miss in Madeira

5 walks you can’t miss in Madeira

Madeira is an island of many walks. There are trips to the seashore, mountains, flower gardens, pebble beaches, forests and levadas. The mild climate invites you to go out any time of the year.
The landscapes are fascinating, and the flowers bring colour and beauty to each day. Look for these magical places and find yourself in pure nature.

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20 Apr 2017 16224

15 delicacies from Madeira not to be missed

15 delicacies from Madeira not to be missed

Banana, limpets, sugar cane honey, passion fruit, pitanga berry or yams . .. come discover the richness of Madeira's products with the help of chef Benoît Sinthon (Il Gallo D’Oro . The Cliff Bay . 2 Michelin stars) !!

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06 Apr 2016 13671

Gardens and Flowers of Madeira

Gardens and Flowers of Madeira

Madeira is frequently called “the floating garden”. With good reason. Because herethe colours and scents of flowers can be enjoyed throughout the year, even when much of Europe is covered with snow and the low temperatures that inhibit flowering.

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27 Aug 2015 9855

Watch the sunrise at Pico Ruivo

Watch the sunrise at Pico Ruivo

One hour: that’s how long it takes between Achada do Teixeira and Pico Ruivo. And it’s definitely worth the effort !!

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27 Oct 2016 5875

What to do in Santo da Serra ?

What to do in Santo da Serra ?

Santo da Serra has a wide variety of activities available and extremely interesting places to explore. From hikes through the region’s levadas to the world famous golf courses, the choices are endless !! A dream come true for nature lovers.

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13 Aug 2015 5026

Porto Santa Maria is my home

Porto Santa Maria is my home

Have you ever had the feeling, after coming back from a holiday, that you wished to stay in the place you had just visited ?? Have you ever wished to go permanently on vacation, stay in a seaside hotel and enjoy the location’s temperate climate ?? Derek West has all of this and much more at the Porto Santa Maria - a hotel that is just like home for him.

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07 Jul 2016 4755

The best-kept secrets of Madeira’s nature

The best-kept secrets of Madeira’s nature

We finally met ‘mother’ nature, Madeira’s nature.
She is beautiful - it’s a fact.
She’s got that natural "look" enlightened by the sun. It’s love at first sight.
However, like all beautiful women, she has beauty secrets that are not known to everyone.
Join us to discover the best kept secrets of Madeira’s nature.

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18 Feb 2016 3954

The Stars Route is here !!

The Stars Route is here !!

From the kitchen to the restaurants and passing by the Lower Lobby of The Cliff Bay hotel . .. A new edition of the Stars Route gastronomic festival is about to start and it won’t restrain itself to the hotel only !!

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