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A weekend in Fajã dos Padres, Madeira

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A few days ago we spent a weekend in Fajã dos Padres. I already knew its charms and stunning views, through several daytime visits over the years, but I had never stayed there overnight. I can now tell you; it was a privilege!

Tuesday August 31st, 2021

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Places to stay, Travel to Madeira

Sunday February 10th, 2019

Travel tips to visit Madeira

Great places to eat, see, drink, sleep and enjoy - tips from a local!

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Thursday September 21st, 2017

10 Getaways in Madeira

10 Getaways in Madeira Back to work and already missing the holidays? The feeling is mutual … 🙂...

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Monday April 24th, 2017

Vila Cais da Gaivota – A hideaway by the sea, in Madeira.

Vila Cais da Gaivota – A hideaway by the sea, in Madeira. Stop, destress and relax by the sea...

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Thursday July 28th, 2016

A peek inside the new Pestana CR7 Hotel in Funchal

A peek inside peek the new Pestana CR7 Hotel Friday the 22 of June 2016. The big day had...

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Travel to Porto Santo

3 days in Porto Santo Island | Family-Friendly Itinerary Tips

Porto Santo Island is a peaceful destination, perfect for families that are looking to relax by the beach, play golf, dive or go trekking.

Travel to Porto Santo, What to do

Porto Santo trails – Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã

As a friend of mine said a few years ago, no one should visit Madeira without discovering Porto Santo's nature.

Travel to Porto Santo

10 hotels & apartments to book in Porto Santo Island

Porto Santo. Sometimes finding the best hotel in Porto Santo Island can be challenging, specially if you are travelling with your family (pets included) or a group of friends....

(Português) Holística Estúdio, um novo spa feminino, no Funchal

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(Português) Tive oportunidade de conhecer o Holística Estúdio, na semana passada, e ali encontrei a receita para acalmar a mente e relaxar o corpo - uma pausa para "deixar o mundo lá fora".

3 day Itineray + map in Lanzarote, Canary Islands

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Lanzarote, you either love it or leave it... The first time I went there I was surprised by its landscapes. They looked apparently lifeless, too arid and wild. But as the days passed, the lunar views punctuated by small white houses with green windows (they're all similar in their own way), with their cactuses and palm trees, became a passion.On this island, declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, there is a happy coexistence between nature and human creation. It looks pristine though contrived.

A weekend in Fajã dos Padres, Madeira

by From Madeira to Mars

A few days ago we spent a weekend in Fajã dos Padres. I already knew its charms and stunning views, through several daytime visits over the years, but I had never stayed there overnight. I can now tell you; it was a privilege!

From Madeira to London

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I suggest a trip to London, with local tips from Duarte Câmara.

Getaway in Estreito da Calheta: what to see and do in a 3-day itinerary

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Estreito da Calheta, is about 40 km from Funchal and a short 45 minute drive allows us to reach this corner of the island. I have to confess that I had been dreaming about this getaway for some time now ... An old flirt by the Hotel Atrium, was the perfect motivation to move on and I surrendered.

3 half-day walks in Madeira (2-3 hours)

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Last week, I took 3 days off from work. I wanted to spend some time with my kids and take them outdoors to spend sometime offline. In Madeira, at the moment, wearing a mask is compulsory. Restaurants, comercial activity and some walks are still open until 5 pm on weekends and 6 pm on weekdays – the COVID-19 restrictions are adjusted weekly. We were looking for short walks (2-3 hours, depends on how fast you walk…) and planning to leave early morning and return home by lunchtime. So I leave you with some photos. Walk 1 – Ponta de São Lourenço – Caniçal The route is well defined in its generality, with areas that require “good knees”, especially when going up and down. It has fabulous views over the sea, both to the north and south, and as the day was clear we even saw Porto Santo Island. There is a support bar at the end of the route and access to the sea, at the Cais do Sardinha. There are also boat trips as...

24 Hours in Porto

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I recently visited Porto and I loved it. It was only a weekend getaway for a congress but I took an extra day for a little break. I had already been to Porto both with friends and my children, but this time I went solo and so I leave you with some more tips.

Madeira Tours & Levada Walks

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A friend of mine is coming to Madeira soon and asked me to put together some suggestions for tours and levada walks. Either you plan to rent a car in Madeira, or you prefer to be guided, in this post you'll find a way to get the most of the island by booking tours and walks.