Madeira; Paradise or tourist trap? – Funchal area.
To my surprise I have found a number of Internet friends ignorant about Madeira’s very existence so let’s start basic. Geographically it’s an island off the coast of West Africa, north of the Spanish Canary Islands. Politically it is one of Portugal’s aut... more
Madeira summer 2004
Madeira is small island without sandy beaches, but with big rocks on the beaches, don’t go here if you prefer sandy beaches ;) The Island is an excellent place to walk, you really have not seen Madeira if you haven't experienced the wondrous and thrilling... more
Funchal - Sculpted by Gods
Funchal is located in an absolutely unique area. The almost 'amphitheatre' like formation it rests in begins on the beach and rises almost 1200 metres on gentle slopes. This provides a natural shelter and was what attracted the first settlers. The city ca... more
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