A trip in 7 chapters
Madeira
23 April 2019 — 1 February 2024
Chapter 1
Magical Madeira in April part 1 – Funchal
23 April 2019 · Portugal
I can’t say why I had not visited Madeira before now. It has everything going for it – warm sunshine in…
Chapter 2
Magical Madeira in April part 2: Island tours
23 April 2019 · Funchal, Portugal
As a rule, when I and my travel companions visit a new place, we do not drive to minimise stress and anxiety!!…
Chapter 3
Happy return to Madeira in January 2022!
2 February 2022 · Funchal, Portugal
After 2 years of staycation, I was thrilled to be able to travel abroad again. Madeira in January was the ideal…
Chapter 4
Marvellous Madeira revisited again in 2023
13 February 2023 · Funchal, Portugal
For a few days of sun and warmth at the end of January my partner and I returned to Madeira for…
Chapter 5
Funchal Old Town in January 2023
13 February 2023 · Funchal, Portugal
As we had joined tours to different parts of the island on previous visits, this break was to be a leisurely…
Chapter 6
Palheiro Gardens (Jardines Palheiro) 2023
13 February 2023 · Câmara de Lobos, Portugal
Having visited Jardim Botanico da Madeira (Madeira Botanical Garden) and Jardim Tropical da Quinta do Monte Palace (Monte Palace Gardens)…
Chapter 7
Escape to Madeira for winter warmth in January 2024
1 February 2024 · Funchal, Portugal
When choosing a break in January for some warm sun we keep returning to Madeira like homing pigeons! Not only that,…