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Did you know Madeira ranked second out of ten islands in Europe on the “Best in the World” awards by Condé Nast Traveler readers?
You can read the article or, better yet, just visit Madeira!
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The Travel Editor’s Richard Webber was in Madeira.
Having discovered the great trek between Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo – our very own Pilgrim’s Path, the coastal routes and the bewildering Paul da Serra plateau, he calls Madeira “The Magical Island”.
For an island inside the island, follow Richard’s tip on the wonderful Fajã dos Padres – a unique location for a swim, lunch, Madeira Wine or even a stay!
– Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
Larissa, also known as “The Blonde Gypsie”, visited Madeira and joined Nature Meetings on our walk to Caldeirão Verde. We call this walk “Enchanting Santana” and, from what Larissa writes on her blog, it definitely earned its namesake!
Read Larissa’s full article here.
Madeira is among Portugal’s highlights on the Top 10 Most Beautiful Countries rank by ucityguides.
A surprise only to those who never had a chance to visit us.
Nicknamed “The Floating Garden”, Madeira has been charming its visitors with its pristine nature and dramatic landscape for centuries.
Time to come by and see for yourself – wouldn’t you say?
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Madeira wines have the ability to age longer than any other wines in the world.
With wines as old as 185 years on the table, ODT’s Charmian Smith tells us of the surreal experience that is “drinking a wine made the year Beethoven died, before Queen Victoria came to the throne, and before the Treaty of Waitangi…”
When in Madeira, we recommend Blandy’s Madeira Wine Lodge for great Madeira Wine tastings.
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Claiming that, at the current rate, climate change will soon fortune Britain with the warm temperatures and mild winters of Madeira’s weather, the Costing the Earth host has led a lot of gardeners and sofa travellers to scream: Let’s make it happen!
Truth is – it’s not going to.
So if you really wish to enjoy Madeira’s all year subtropical mild weather (and understand why Tom got carried away), you really, really have to come by and experience it first hand.
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
Sir Winston Churchill is, of all Madeira’s famous visitors, the one who’s dearest to the islands’ hearts.
Roger Ratcliffe reports for the Yorkshire Post about his ramblings on the island and the memories he left with us.
From Churchill’s suite balcony at the Reid’s Palace Hotel, we’re guided through Madeira’s most iconic attractions with humour and wit. The levadas on the mountains and dolphin watching just off Funchal bay are two of his three top choices.
Now go ask Ernest Hemingway for the third one.
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, walk with us.
Escapement, the online magazine about “the finer things in life” has published an excellent introduction to Madeira Wine.
Madeira wine’s history, viticulture and the unique “estufagem” process are described clearly and in detail.
Focusing on the Barbeito Wines, this is a highly recommendable introduction to Madeira Wine.
For an insider tasting of Madeira’s cultural traditions, join our Land & Culture Tours:
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Tiago “Saca” Pires, Portugal’s most prominent surfer and WCT competitor is a big fan of Madeira. And not just because of the perfect waves.
For TAP / Up Magazine article, Tiago hosts a weekend in Madeira showing around the best surf points and everything else worth he’s time in the island – the levadas and the northern views, the cable car and Monte’s gardens, the night life and so much more. He knows he’s way around and you can tell he truly likes it here.
Now follow Tiago’s advice and come surf in Madeira. You’ll find much more than great waves.
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Surf with us.
A fantastic article by Philip Hoare in the The Australian about the Azores, Madeira´s neighbouring Islands, which could well have been written about Madeira.
For great bird watching, whale and dolphin watching and for the most genuine Madeira nature experience, contact us.
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Swim with dolphins.
