Madeira Island is preparing for one of its most exciting events of the year: the colourful carnival parade. This lively celebration draws visitors from around the world who want to experience the island’s unique blend of tradition, music, and dance. If you are planning a trip to Madeira, the carnival offers a perfect chance to join a joyful party filled with energy and creativity. Madeira Island carnival parade with colourful floats and dancers What Makes Madeira’s Carnival S

The Accidental Creation of Madeira Wine As with Port and Sherry, the original production of Madeira wine came about as something of an accident. During the late fifteenth century, European merchant ships sailed around the Cape of Good Hope. These ships were laden with treasures and riches from the vast expanse of Africa and the East. Furs, jewels, gold, silk, and spices were in high demand in the royal courts of Spain, Portugal, France, and England. The seas were teeming with

Digital nomads will be able to live and work in Portugal full-time thanks to a new visa. Under the new scheme, remote workers will be able to live and work in the country for up to 12 months. To qualify, applicants must earn at least €2,800 per month – four times Portugal’s minimum wage. The new visa – officially called the “residence visa for the exercise of professional activity provided remotely outside the national territory” – is designed for working professionals. It’s

Since time immemorial Madeira has always had a small bit exclusive luxury market with the likes of the Reids hotel being the historical and infamous hotel on the island…. but in the last 8 years or so there has been an incremental acceleration of this market from hotels to restaurants to luxury properties with the increased exposure to tourism throughout all age groups.