Nice and unique place to stay on Madeira Island.

24. March 2016 · Write a comment · Categories: Accommodation reviews, Madeira, Portugal

Cabanas Sao Jorge.

Cabanas Sao Jorge.

I have just finished a cycling tour around Madeira. One of the places I stayed was so unique, that I thought I would give it a mention here.

Watching Maritimo play on Madeira Island.

19. January 2016 · 2 comments · Categories: Football travel, Madeira, Portugal

Maritimo fans.

Maritimo fans.

Maritimo is one is one of my favourite football clubs to watch at the stadium when I travel the world. And I get to see them every now and then, as I work a fair bit on Madeira Island. They have a cozy little stadium in a great setting and a very lively crowd.

The only way is down at Cabo Girao.

15. January 2016 · 3 comments · Categories: Madeira, Portugal, Uncategorized

At the Cabo Girao skywalk.

At the Cabo Girao skywalk.

Cabo Girao, on the island of Madeira is one of the highest sea cliffs in the world. And for the past 3 years it has also had a glass bottomed skywalk, where you can look 580 meters down and it is free to enter.

At what airport do you have a fun fair under the runway?

12. January 2016 · 1 comment · Categories: Aviation, Crazy stuff, Madeira, Portugal

A fun fair under the runway at Madeira Airport.

A fun fair under the runway at Madeira Airport.

It’s the same airport that also has a circus, a boatyard and a few tennis courts under the runway.

The painted doors of Funchal.

11. November 2014 · 12 comments · Categories: Madeira, Portugal

Painted door in Funchal.

Painted door in Fnchal.

A few years ago the old part of Funchal was fading away and shops were closing up and business moving in to the malls, leaving the old part of town partly deserted.

That was when some innovative artists got the idea to first paint the doors of the abandoned buildings and later on other doors in the old part of town with the owners permission and the painted doors has really helped the old part of Funchal.