2023/4 by Mark Blezard If you haven't spent New Year in Funchal, Madeira, before... do it!

Time for a 'take-off' from Madeira's famous airport So, everyone fusses over how "dangerous" it is to land in Madeira (not the case...),...

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By 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...

Madeira By Mark Blezard Okay, lot's of scary stories about landing at Funchal, Madeira airport. So here's a calmer...

By Mark Blezard As of the 20th of November, new COVID restrictions will apply when visiting Madeira. The most notable one being masks...

Holiday in Madeira from July 2021; COVID restrictions explained Madeira Travel update - 20th August 2021 So, having just completed a...

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...

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 Blezard reports on the latest COVID restrictions Despite Portugal (and therefore Madeira) being on the UK 'red list,' it is widely...

Public transport in Madeira? These, somewhat crazy, basket rides run from Monte to approximately half-way back to Funchal City. Take the...

We will not let COVID spoil our celebrations! As we approach the New Year celebrations a clearer picture emerges. Well, for the weather...

Mark Blezard reviews golf on the island. There are two golf courses on the island of Madeira, Palheiro Golf (www.palheirogolf.com) and...

How will COVID affect Madeira? Wednesday, November 25th, the regional government of Madeira has issued extra covid measures for the...

By Mark Blezard Volcanic forces formed Madeira, pushing it up from the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean 4 miles below. The island has been a...

I've written several pieces about the low levels of Covid at Madeira. And dozens of articles about why you should travel over here....

Okay, first and foremost, note the date of this blog please, as everyone's situation is constantly changing. That said, we've had a lot...

The national flower of Madeira is often called the 'Bird of Paradise' because it resembles the plumage of said bird. However, it is...

When 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....

Most people do not realise that the Monte Tropical Gardens only opened to the public in 1991. The creation of one of Portugal's most...