Mark BlezardJan 61 minMadeira Airport by Mark BlezardTime for a 'take-off' from Madeira's famous airport So, everyone fusses over how "dangerous" it is to land in Madeira (not the case...),...
Mark BlezardDec 24, 20211 minChrismas in MadeiraBy Mark Blezard So, this will be a very short blog as the pictures will tell you more than words possibly can. Put very simply, three...
Mark BlezardDec 12, 20211 minLive landing at Madeira airportMadeira By Mark Blezard Okay, lot's of scary stories about landing at Funchal, Madeira airport. So here's a calmer...
Mark BlezardNov 25, 20211 minTravel update for MadeiraBy Mark Blezard As of the 20th of November, new COVID restrictions will apply when visiting Madeira. The most notable one being masks...
Mark BlezardJul 3, 20213 minMark Blezard explains how to travel to Madeira from the U.K.Holiday in Madeira from July 2021; COVID restrictions explained Madeira Travel update - 20th August 2021 So, having just completed a...
Mark BlezardMay 14, 20211 minCan I holiday in Madeira now? May 2021.By Mark Blezard Okay, so a brief message but a little clarity. Maybe )) As of 17th May 2021, it was stated that British tourists could...
Mark BlezardMar 18, 20211 minWelcome back to Madeira!By Mark Blezard Probably the shortest of my blogs but, by far, the most important! As of Friday 19th March 2021 (unfortunately, the year...
Mark BlezardMar 6, 20211 minTravel restrictions to Portugal could soon to easeMark Blezard reports on the latest COVID restrictions Despite Portugal (and therefore Madeira) being on the UK 'red list,' it is widely...
Mark BlezardJan 20, 20211 minWicker basket rides of Madeira. Mark Blezard comments.Public transport in Madeira? These, somewhat crazy, basket rides run from Monte to approximately half-way back to Funchal City. Take the...
Mark BlezardDec 30, 20201 min2020/21 New Year in Madeira.We will not let COVID spoil our celebrations! As we approach the New Year celebrations a clearer picture emerges. Well, for the weather...
Mark BlezardDec 23, 20201 minWhere to play golf in Madeira.Mark Blezard reviews golf on the island. There are two golf courses on the island of Madeira, Palheiro Golf (www.palheirogolf.com) and...
Mark BlezardDec 13, 20201 minNew COVID rules for Madeira, by Mark BlezardHow will COVID affect Madeira? Wednesday, November 25th, the regional government of Madeira has issued extra covid measures for the...
Mark BlezardDec 5, 20202 minA little bit of Madeiran HistoryBy Mark Blezard Volcanic forces formed Madeira, pushing it up from the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean 4 miles below. The island has been a...
Mark BlezardNov 22, 20201 minCan I, should I, visit Madeira? By Mark BlezardI've written several pieces about the low levels of Covid at Madeira. And dozens of articles about why you should travel over here....
Mark BlezardNov 5, 20201 minIs Madeira a COVID safe destination? By Mark BlezardOkay, first and foremost, note the date of this blog please, as everyone's situation is constantly changing. That said, we've had a lot...
Mark BlezardOct 19, 20201 minThe National Flower of Madeira, by Mark BlezardThe national flower of Madeira is often called the 'Bird of Paradise' because it resembles the plumage of said bird. However, it is...
Mark BlezardOct 16, 20202 minVisiting Madeira – frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit? By Mark Blezard Madeira is an all-year-round destination. The weather is temperate 12 months of the year....
Mark BlezardOct 13, 20201 minMonte Tropical Gardens of Madeira by Mark BlezardMost people do not realise that the Monte Tropical Gardens only opened to the public in 1991. The creation of one of Portugal's most...
Mark BlezardOct 11, 20201 minChristmas in Madeira by Mark BlezardMadeira is an all-year-round holiday destination, winter rarely falls below mid to high teens degrees Celsius. In actual fact, late...