Where to swim in Madeira: Fajã dos Padres
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…
Tag: Swimming in Madeira
Funchal attractions: Doca do Cavacas Pools
The famous Porto Moniz pools aren’t the only lava pools on the island. Funchal also has its own lava pools complex called Doca do Cavacas (Poças do Gomes).
Madeira Island Hotels: The Cliff Bay Funchal
The Cliff Bay is a 5-star hotel belonging to PortoBay Hotels & Resorts, located on Estrada Monumental in Funchal, the main hotel area of Madeira Island. What makes its location unique is that it is built on the corner of a small peninsula-shaped piece of land, which guarantees great ocean views both from the east and south.
Machico Beach & Pico do Facho Viewpoint
Last September I visited Machico a couple of times. To surf, to swim, to go sightseeing, to start a stunning Vereda do Larano walk… Here is our September 2019…
Snorkelling on Porto Santo (Madeira Archipelago, Portugal)
The weather failed us during our two-day May trip to Porto Santo (2019). One of the few things that saved our holidays was snorkelling with the Porto Santo Snorkeling…
Savoy Palace opening its doors in June 2019 – Pictures
Soon, in June 2019, Savoy Palace Hotel in Funchal, Madeira Island, is going to open its doors to its first guests. The first wedding reception is going to be…
Calheta attractions – Things to do in Calheta
Calheta is a good place to stay on Madeira, especially if you have a car. It is quiet enough, but has a good tourist infrastructure. Not to mention those beautiful sunset views…
Where to swim in Madeira – part III – Best hotel pools in Madeira [2020]
After Beaches in Madeira (part I), and Lava pools, bathing complexes & a water park (part II) in Madeira, it is time for part III and last – our ranking…
Where to swim in Madeira – part II – lava pools, bathing complexes & the water park [2020 update]
The best natural (volcanic) pools, bathing complexes (public pools) and a water park in Madeira.
Where to swim in Madeira – part I – Beaches in Madeira [2020 update]
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?
Swimming with dolphins & Dolphin watching on Madeira [2020]
Swimming with dolphins and dolphin watching tours are one of the best activities on Madeira. Here are our tips.