Archive: 2011 October

Porto Santo

Running in Heels on Porto Santo

“…the islands enjoy warm weather whatever the season and the deep ravines and soaring mountains that thread across their boundaries are perfumed by bright...Read more

Gourmet Chick in Portugal

Gourmet Chick on Madeira

  “Madeira is of course most well known for Madeira itself, and most of our meals finished with a glass of the fortified wine,...Read more

The Harbour at Funchal

The Telegraph on Madeira

 “My love affair with Madeira began nearly two decades ago. I was bowled over by the way in which this tiny island, just...Read more

Stroll along the island

Get active in Madeira

 It’s impossible to look at Madeira’s dramatic landscape without feeling the urge to get out there and enjoy it. It’s lucky, then, that the...Read more

Market

Gourmet Chick on Where to eat in Funchal

  “While I may have been reluctant to abandon my poolside lounge chair, once I did I was delighted to discover Funchal’s fascinating seafood...Read more

Poncha, Madeira

Poncha: The authentic taste of Madeira

. The people of Madeira know how to party, with festivals and celebrations occurring every month.  And there is tipple to match.  The poncha,...Read more

Afternoon tea in Madeira, Alamy

The Telegraph on A Girl’s Guide to Madeira

  “Casting off its fusty image as the go-to destination for the mature traveller, the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira has reinvented itself as a...Read more

Festive Funchal, by Rex Features

The Independent on Christmas and New Year in Madeira

  “The Madeirans love to push the boat out at Christmas and New Year, making this an excellent time to visit…” Read the full...Read more