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Nov 22
1 min

Can I, should I, visit Madeira? By Mark Blezard

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

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Mark Blezard

Nov 5
1 min

Is Madeira a COVID safe destination? By Mark Blezard

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 o...

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Mark Blezard

Oct 19
1 min

The National Flower of Madeira, by Mark Blezard

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

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Mark Blezard

Oct 16
2 min

Visiting Madeira – frequently asked questions answered by Mark Blezard

When is the best time to visit? Madeira is an all-year-round destination. The weather is temperate 12 months of the year. That said, Chri...

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Mark Blezard

Oct 13
1 min

Monte Tropical Gardens of Madeira by Mark Blezard

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 weal...

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Oct 11
1 min

Christmas in Madeira by Mark Blezard

Madeira is an all-year-round holiday destination, winter rarely falls below mid to high teens degrees Celsius. In actual fact, late Chris...

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Mark Blezard

Oct 9
1 min

Praia Formosa by Mark Blezard

Praia Formosa beach is a very special place, especially for Madeirans. After the great storm of 2010 washed away the beach of Funchal Cit...

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