One year, one family, one island
We lived with our family for a year on the Island of eternal spring. Now we are sharing our experiences for everyone planning to visit Madeira one day.
Explore Our Island Stories 🌿
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PR13 – Vereda do Fanal
The mystic surroundings of Fanal are magical. But expect challenging weather conditions. It can be rainy, stormy and misty. 👶…
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PR2 – Vereda do Urzal
This 10,6 km trail along Vereda do Urzal has the peculiarity of following an old path, connecting the south and…
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PR1 – Vereda do Areeiro
The most famous trail of Madeira between two peaks: Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo. Expect big crowds. 👶 Family…
our year in madeira
One year. 365 days of island mist, steep climbs, and local secrets.
A “Chat-GPT” itinerary? Good luck with the tourist traps! We lived on Madeira as a family, survived the 25% inclines, and discovered where the locals go. Now, we’re sharing it all with you.
who we are
Bom dia! Tudo bem?
Hi there! We are Marieke & Rembrandt and decided to spend our parental leave for one year on Madeira island, together with our two children. You can read more about us in the ‘About the authors‘ section.
