Hidden gem: Poço dos Chefes
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…
Tag: Swimming & bathing
a.k.a. where to swim on Madeira Islands?
Best beaches, swimming pools and bathing areas in Madeira and Porto Santo. Popular places for swimming in Madeira and less known, less accessible beaches and bathing spots:
See also: Madeira Top 20
Madeira hidden gems: Calhau da Lapa
Madeira less travelled – the unique hidden spot called Calhau da Lapa. What is it and how to get there?
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…
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)
UPDATED 19-12-2020 ◊ ZMIEŃ JĘZYK NA: POLSKI Snorkeling and kayaking are two of our favourite activities on Porto Santo, Portugal. To find out all about Porto Santo kayak tours…
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?