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Madeira Wine Festival: Wine, Food and the Magic of the Island
Discover the Madeira Wine Festival, a colourful celebration of wine, food and island traditions, with first-hand experiences of Madeira's vineyards and wine culture.
Martin Hesp
Feb 268 min read


Madeira Atlantic Festival: Fireworks, Music and Summer in Funchal
Discover Madeira's spectacular Atlantic Festival, from the famous Funchal fireworks competition to music, culture and unforgettable summer celebrations – with a first-hand look at this extraordinary island event.
Martin Hesp
Jul 1, 20248 min read


Madeira Jeep Tour: Exploring Madeira with Lazermar
A first-hand account of a Madeira jeep tour with Lazermar, exploring the island's spectacular scenery before lunch at Ponta da Calheta.
Martin Hesp
Sep 7, 20203 min read


Walking Madeira's Levadas: Exploring the Island's Mountain Waterways
Madeira's levadas offer some of the island's most memorable walks. Here's my experience of walking them, with photographs and practical advice for today's visitors.
Martin Hesp
Sep 5, 20206 min read
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