(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”.
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 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!
I suggest a trip to London, with local tips from Duarte Câmara.
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.
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 an …
