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Local children celebrate Spring

Holidays in Funchal: Explore the capital of Madeira

Located in the south of Madeira, Funchal (which takes its name from the fennel plant that grows abundantly on the island) has a population... Read more

Estalagem da Ponto do Sol

MADEIRADIG 2011: Digital Music Festival returns to Madeira, 2nd – 5th December

   Calling all electro and digital music fans!  This year’s MADEIRADIG festival takes place from 2nd – 5th December 2011.  For three days, the... Read more

Your Madeira: Islands for all seasons

  From your very first glimpse out of the plane window, Madeira makes a dramatic and lasting impression. Watch a spectacular volcanic landscape of... Read more

Adrenaline & Adventure: A thrill-seekers’ guide to Madeira

Madeira’s dramatic land and seascapes provides the perfect conditions for every imaginable kind of high-adrenaline activity, be it mountain climbing, deep-sea fishing, hang-gliding, scuba-diving,... Read more

A night owl’s guide to Madeira

          It’s something of a mystery how Madeira ever got a reputation for being staid: this is an island where people know how to... Read more

Gourmet holidays in Madeira

             Long famed for its wine, gourmets won’t be disappointed by the islands’ food either: restaurants in Madeira benefit from an abundance of... Read more

Spa breaks in Madeira: How to relax the natural way

          When the hectic pace of life or the grey British skies get too much, sometimes a spa break, a spot of winter sun... Read more

Funchal by night

Culture in Madeira: Where history meets the cutting-edge

The colourful history of Madeira has left the islands with a rich legacy of cultural attractions.   Art lovers will find everything from the traditional... Read more