Thinking about renting a car in Madeira? Here’s what to know about costs and local rent-a-cars, plus honest tips to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your trip.
From grilled meats and fresh Atlantic fish to garlic bread, tropical fruit and sweet desserts, Madeira’s food is simple, flavourful and deeply local. Here are the traditional dishes and drinks you should try during your visit.
Eating well in Madeira does not have to be expensive. Across the island, small cafés and neighbourhood snack bars serve hearty pratos do dia and traditional dishes for a fraction of the price you might pay in tourist restaurants. Here are some of the best places to eat on a budget outside Funchal.
Eating well in Funchal does not have to be expensive. The best cheap meals are usually found in simple snack bars and neighbourhood. From hearty pratos do dia to generous portions of traditional food, these restaurants offer an authentic Madeiran meal without the tourist prices.
Gluten free and coming to Madeira? Learn where to shop for your gluten free snacks, including bread and cookies, and which restaurants in Madeira cater to celiacs.
The light is better, the days are longer, the flowers look brighter and the calendar is filled with local festivities. Welcome to April in Madeira!
When people think of Madeira, they either think it’s “an old people’s holiday” or a place to hike. So, if you don’t like to hike, what’s in it for you? What can you in Madeira without hiking? The answer may surprise you.
