Our top-5 levada walks without kids
There are a total of approximately 200 levada walks on Madeira, with a total network of as much as 1,400 to 3,000 kilometers of water channels. Of these, only 30…
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PR4 – Levada do Barreiro
This diversified hiking trail will give you the opportunity to enjoy contact with nature, but also some panoramic views over the city of Funchal. 👶 Family Score: 7.5 / 10…
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Our top-5 restaurants in Madeira
Madeiran cuisine centers on fresh seafood, rich grilled meats, and unique regional flatbreads, highlighted by iconic specialties like espetada, bolo do caco, and lapas. Skip the overpriced tourist traps in…
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Our top-5 poncha bars
Our favorite local drink is of course poncha. The simple ingredients citrus, sugarcane syrup and sugarcane rum (aguardente) are hard to resist. Just stay with the traditional ones with orange…
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Our top-5 activities on the water
As Madeira is surrounded by the Atlantic ocean, this comes with many opportunities to explore. There’s a lot of marine wildlife around the island to discover in a respectful way….
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Our top-5 waterfalls in Madeira
Madeira is often called the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ and we have to admit, the comparison makes very much sense. Besides the many viewpoints and dramatic cliffs, there are many waterfalls…
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Our top-5 cable cars in Madeira
The most known cable car in Madeira is the one in Funchal to Monte. Most of the time combined with a toboggan ride down the hill. Our advice: don’t go…
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Our top-5 viewpoints in Madeira
To be honest, if you see a brown sign with ‘Miradouro’ (viewpoint), it never disappoints in Madeira. Furthermore, there are so many that it’s impossible to view them all. Please…
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Our top-5 beaches in Madeira
Because Madeira is a volcanic island in the Atlantic, most beaches are pebble beaches and not suitable to swim. Those 5 beaches were our favorites when we planned with our…
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Our top-5 kids friendly levada walks
We spend most of the year with our family hiking in nature. Though hiking in Madeira is really great, it is not risk-free. Make sure you have the right equipment,…
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Our top-5 Playgrounds in Madeira
With two young kids full of energy nothing is better than going to one of the beautiful parks in Madeira where kids can play and parents can enjoy the lush…
