Category: Europe

One of the more popular hikes here in Madeira is the 25 Fontes which is in the mountains high above Calheta and in an area called Paul da Serra Plateau which is a barren strectch of land usually covered in cloud. The drive up was on a 2 lane well maintained road for the most… Continue reading 25 Fountains

  Paul do Mar 2 small villages just west of Calheta are advertised as being the warmest spot on the island.  We drove about 15 minutes or so from our Casa to Jardim do Mar which is a small village completely surrounded by mountain.  The village has one main road along the sea front, a… Continue reading Jardim do Mar & Paul do Mar

The Madeira flower festival takes place in April every year after Easter to celebrate springtime when the flowers are at their peak.  Most towns decorate with wreaths, or banners, or walls of flowers.  We waited until Sunday to visit the capital city Funchal where the Flower festival parade was to take place. The city is… Continue reading Funchal