All posts filed under: Madeira for Kids

Madeira Map

A illustrated map of Madeira for kids!

Published by From Madeira to Mars

In this illustrated Madeira Map I share 20 fun tips to enjoy your holiday in Madeira with kids. You’ll find a pocket guide in English on the back of the map. MADEIRA MAP for Kids Today, Google Maps is one of the most used tools to find the desired destination. The paper maps are relegated to a decoration, a gift wrap, or to a minority, who like me, loves paper maps. That’s how I started traveling and finding my way in unfamiliar cities. I loved getting to the destination alone, map in hand. I think that the more virtual our lives are becoming the more we need and appreciate what is natural and physical. It’s a bit like the books; ebooks are more convenient, take up less space in our homes and weigh less on luggage, but nothing compares to the pleasure of smelling a brand new book and turning its pages. Fortunately, the world of design continues to produce beautiful illustrations and so I’ve decided to create an illustrated Madeira Map. With the help …

5 Gardens / Parks to visit in Funchal

Published by From Madeira to Mars

With Autumn at your doorsteps, nothing like a walk in the park to take us out of the house and recharge our batteries. Alone, with children, dog, friends or family, here are some suggestions for the beautiful gardens and parks you’ll find in Funchal, entirely FREE…Enjoy! 1. Santa Luzia Garden It was Hinton’s old sugar factory with its colossal Tower making history. It has five themed gardens: the Amphitheater Garden, where the outdoor cinema festival, the Tropical Garden, the Water Garden, the Garden of the Terraces and the Garden of the Laurissilva, with the indigenous vegetation of Madeira, Unesco. It has a nice cafe, two playgrounds, one of them with a labyrinth to hide… 🙂 Open from 8-21h Rua 31 de Janeiro.   2. Pico Fortress Garden The Pico Fortress is the big attraction of this park. The playground is excellent especially for those with small children. The Café da Fortaleza is right across the street… a spout, the newspaper and the well-deserved rest. It also works as a viewpoint and has a view of …