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Say Yes to Madeira

PODRÓŻE I ŚLUB NA MADERZE ~ MADEIRA ISLANDS WEDDINGS & TRAVEL

Tag: Hidden gems

Madeira off-the-beaten-track.

All our posts on hidden gems and interesting, less popular attractions in Madeira and Porto Santo.

See also all Madeira attractions and if you are looking for information about Madeira and Porto Santo trails specifically, take a look at the Madeira hikes category. 

Dolina Zakonnic na Maderze - Curral das Freiras - Ciekawe miejsca w Dolinie Zakonnic na Maderze
Madeira Travel Blog

Hidden gem: Poço dos Chefes

03/13/202103/15/2021 Say Yes to Madeira

Poço dos Chefes is the icing on the cake during summer trips to the Valley of the Nuns in Madeira. Do not forget to pack your bathing suit and…

Best non-touristic and beautiful places on Madeira Island - Calhau da Lapa. Staying in Campanario, Madeira
Madeira Travel Blog

Madeira hidden gems: Calhau da Lapa

12/22/202001/15/2023 Say Yes to Madeira

Madeira less travelled – the unique hidden spot called Calhau da Lapa. What is it and how to get there?

Miejsca na snokelling na Maderze. Gdzie pływać i snurkować na Maderze?
Madeira Travel Blog

Where to swim in Madeira: Fajã dos Padres

09/19/202009/19/2020 Say Yes to Madeira

I am a big fan of Fajã dos Padres. Description of this gem and its history was one of the first blog posts ever published. I often recommend this…

Faja da Rocha do Navio in Santana, Madeira. Attractions in Santana area, Madeira. Madeira Island travel blog.
Madeira Travel Blog

Madeira attractions: Fajã da Rocha do Navio

01/01/202001/05/2020 Say Yes to Madeira 1

There are places on Madeira that simply leave you speechless. One of them is Fajã da Rocha do Navio. After a short walk on the fajã, my feelings were…

Restock Gallery Funchal: Used books in English and other languages, handmade souvenirs, gifts, art and temporary art exhibitions. Art Galleries Funchal. Interesting places in Funchal. Funchal gems.
Funchal / Madeira Travel Blog

Where to buy cheap second-hand books in English, German, French… on Madeira?

11/01/201911/01/2019 Say Yes to Madeira

A.k.a What’s new at the Armazem do Mercado and Restock Gallery in Funchal?  We always pass by the Restock Gallery when we are in the Old Town area. The…

Funchal / Madeira Travel Blog

Madeira – Hidden Gems [2021]

06/08/201902/26/2021 Say Yes to Madeira

Looking for hidden gems on Madeira Island? Here is the list of our 20 favourite finds: secluded places and unusual, less-known attractions off the beaten path.

Beautiful handamde jewelry from Madeira Island - Armazém do Mercado Funchal - art galleries in Madeira #madeira #artgallery #handmade #jewelry #necklace Ręcznie robione naszyjniki w galerii sztuki Armazém do Mercado w Funchal
Funchal / Madeira Travel Blog

Funchal Attractions: Armazém do Mercado

03/16/201909/21/2020 Say Yes to Madeira

Is Armazém do Mercado another hidden gem of Funchal?  If you love art & handmade crafts – definitely. There are 3 reasons why I would recommend visiting Armazém do…

Must see places on Madeira Island: Eira do Serrado – Curral das Freiras – Poco dos Chefes. Hiking trails in Nun's Valley #madeira #portugal #bucketlist Najpiękniejsze miejsca i szlaki piesze w Dolinie Zakonnic na Maderze: Eira do Serrado – Dolina Zakonnic – Poco dos Chefes.
Madeira Travel Blog

Recommended day trips from Funchal: Eira do Serrado – Nun’s Valley – Poco dos Chefes

03/14/201907/17/2020 Say Yes to Madeira

Are you looking for ideas for an easy and unforgettable day trip from Funchal? A (half) day trip to the Valley of the Nuns is a perfect option for those both with and without a car.

Funchal Gems: Best garden cafes in Funchal - Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu #funchal #madeira #portugal Polecane kawiarnie na Maderze: Kawiarnia w ogrodzie muzeum Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu w Funchal na Maderze
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Funchal Gems: Universo de Memorias João Carlos Abreu

03/12/201910/16/2021 Say Yes to Madeira

Funchal gems: Five reasons why you should visit Universo de Memorias in Funchal. Gallery, practical info & interesting facts.

Best beaches in Madeira: Seixal Beach. Natural, black sand beach in Madeira
Funchal / Madeira Travel Blog / Porto Santo Travel Blog

Where to swim in Madeira – part I – Beaches in Madeira [2020 update]

07/27/201810/17/2021 Say Yes to Madeira 1

You won’t find beautiful, snow-white, natural sandy beaches in Madeira Island. So, where to swim and what are the beaches like in Madeira?

Must See in Madeira - Faja dos Padres beach. Faja dos Padres cliff. Faja dos Padres cable car. Faja dos Padres restaurant
Madeira Travel Blog

Best of Madeira: Faja dos Padres [2020]

06/02/201803/21/2020 Say Yes to Madeira

Fajã… is a piece of flat, fertile land, created by flowing lava, which is located at the bottom of the cliff, cut off on one side by the cliff, on the other by water. It is a beautiful and unique place, which is definitely worth discovering during.

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  • ALL POSTS
    • Intro to Madeira
      • 20 x Best of Madeira Guide
      • Introduction to Madeira Islands
      • Madeira Food & Drinks
        • Ordering coffee in Madeira – for dummies
        • Madeira’s local drinks – for dummies
      • Weather in Madeira
        • Intro to Madeira’s weather & climate
        • MAY weather on Madeira
        • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER weather on Madeira
        • DECEMBER weather on Madeira
    • Madeira Attractions
      • Funchal & Area
        • Old Town street art & painted doors
        • Farmers’ Market: Mercado dos Lavradores
        • Madeira Story Centre
        • Armazém do Mercado
        • Universo de Memorias João Carlos Abreu
        • Art gallery & second-hand books store RESTOCK
        • Architecture: The mysterious Turquoise Old Seminary building
      • Rest of the Island
        • List of best street art districts on Madeira
        • Faja dos Padres
        • Fajã da Rocha do Navio
        • Calheta – attractions
        • Camara de Lobos – attractions
        • Day trip Eira do Serrado – Nun’s Valley – Poco dos Chefes
        • 13 x CR7 – 13 places on Madeira associated with Cristiano Ronaldo
        • Machico Beach & Pico do Facho Viewpoint
    • Hikes and outdoor activities
      • HIKES & LEVADAS
        • Madeira hikes: Levada do Caldeirão Verde (PR9)
        • Madeira hikes: Monte – Levada dos Tornos
        • Madeira Levadas: Levada Fajã do Rodrigues (PR16)
        • Levada Walks: Rabaçal – Levada das 25 Fontes e Risco
        • Madeira Hikes: Levada do Moinho – Levada Nova
        • Pico do Arieiro
      • SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
        • Swimming with dolphins & Dolphin watching
        • Canyoning I (for beginners)
        • Coasteering I (for beginners)
        • Surfing ( for beginners)
    • Where to swim in Madeira…
      • I – Beaches in Madeira
      • II – lava pools, bathing complexes & a water park
      • III – Best hotel pools in Madeira
      • Doca do Cavacas Pools
      • Fajã dos Padres
    • Your Madeira Story – Interviews
      • Your Madeira Story: Erasmus in Madeira
      • Your Madeira Story – Madeira Island on a motorcycle
      • Your Madeira Story: Backpacking & hitchhiking in Madeira
      • Your Madeira Story: Madeira with kids
      • Your Madeira Story: 4 seasons in 7 days – Madeira in March
    • Madeira on a budget…
      • Part I – Budget Food
      • Part II – Budget or free accommodation
      • Part III – Budget transport
      • MadeiraNow & other discount cards
    • Madeira Festivals and Holidays
      • FLOWER FESTIVAL
        • Madeira Island Flower Parade 2019 – Photo & Video Gallery
        • Madeira Flower Collection Fashion Show 2019 – Gallery
        • Festa da Flor Madeira – Madeira Flower Festival 2019 – Program
      • NATURE FESTIVAL
        • Madeira Nature Festival 2019 – our story
        • Nature Festival 2019 Madeira Island – what to expect?
      • CHRISTMAS & NYE
        • NYE 2019/2020 Fireworks show – Madeira Island
        • Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Madeira
    • Madeira Hotel Reviews
      • EstalaGEM da Ponta do Sol Hotel, Madeira – The True Gem of Ponta do Sol
      • The Cliff Bay – Funchal
      • Quinta Mirabela – Funchal
      • Quinta do Furão – Santana
      • Savoy Saccharum Resort & Spa – Calheta
      • TURIM Santa Maria – Funchal
      • Costa Linda – Porto da Cruz
      • Sotavento Guest House – Porto Santo
      • Savoy Palace opening its doors in June 2019 – Pictures
    • Porto Santo
      • Madeira to Porto Santo by ferry
      • Snorkelling on Porto Santo
      • Kayaking on Porto Santo
    • Other…
      • Portugal & Portuguese language
        • Studying European Portuguese online: Practice Portuguese
        • Our Portuguese podcast about Madeira Island
        • Recommended Blogs about Portugal
        • Madeira or Azores?
      • Ferry to Madeira – will it operate in 2020?
      • Travelling to Madeira Island by ferry – our September 2019 trip review
      • My favourite IG accounts from Madeira Island
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