With its beautiful botanical gardens, charming old town, ornate churches and fascinating museums, sunny Funchal in Madeira has something for everyone. But what are the things to do in Funchal that you cannot miss?  As I spent two weeks in this attractive harbour city, this is where I can help. Whether you visit Madeira for […]

Madeira is famous for its gardens and Monte Palace Tropical Garden (Jardim do Palácio do Monte) is the best of the bunch. Get the lowdown on why this should be at the top of your Madeira bucket list, what to expect from a visit and how to get there. And if you are trying to […]

Some sights are burned onto your retina long after you have returned to your hotel. The Valley of the Nuns in Madeira is one of those sights and was my favourite day trip from Funchal. Get the lowdown on why you should add this to your Madeira itinerary, how to get from Funchal to the […]

Are you looking for an easy day trip from Funchal? If so, travel five miles west to the idyllic fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, Madeira. This is where Winston Churchill liked to set up his easel and little has changed since his day. Brightly coloured boats bob around its protected, natural harbour, waiting for […]