Category: Portugal
São Vicente is a municipality and a town located on the northern coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. With a population of around 5,700 inhabitants in the entire municipality, the town of São Vicente is nestled in a beautiful and dramatic green valley. The valley was formed by volcanic forces. The town is known…
Funchal is the capital and largest city of the autonomous region of Madeira, Portugal. The city is located on the southern coast of the main island of Madeira, and it is set in a natural geological amphitheater. With a population of over 105,000 inhabitants, Funchal is the sixth-largest city in Portugal. It is the primary…
Pico do Arieiro is a mountain located on the island of Madeira, Portugal. At an elevation of 1,818 meters, it is the third-highest peak on the island. The summit is situated within the mountainous interior of Madeira, and it is a popular year-round tourist attraction. It is the highest peak on the island that is…
Ponta Delgada is a civil parish located in the municipality of São Vicente, on the northern coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. With a population of around 1,300 inhabitants, Ponta Delgada is a small and picturesque village. It is known for its beautiful setting, nestled between the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean and…
Ponta do Sol is a municipality and a town located on the southwestern coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. With a population of around 8,800 in the entire municipality, the town of Ponta do Sol is known for being the sunniest part of the island. Its name, which means “Point of the Sun” in…
Porto Moniz is a municipality and a town located on the northwestern tip of the island of Madeira, Portugal. With a population of around 2,700 in the entire municipality, the town of Porto Moniz is one of the oldest settlements on the north coast. It is renowned for its spectacular natural swimming pools, which were…
Ribeira Brava is a municipality and a town located on the southwestern coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. With a population of around 13,000 in the entire municipality, the town of Ribeira Brava is nestled in a deep and narrow valley at the mouth of a river of the same name. The town serves…
Faial is a civil parish located in the municipality of Santana, on the northern coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. With a population of around 1,500 inhabitants, Faial is a small and picturesque parish. It is known for its dramatic green, mountainous landscape and its rich agricultural traditions. The name “Faial” comes from the…
Cabo Girão is a lofty sea cliff on the southern coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. The cliff is part of the municipality of Câmara de Lobos. At an elevation of 580 meters, it is one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Cabo Girão is a world-famous viewpoint, and it is known for…
Boaventura is a civil parish located in the municipality of São Vicente, on the northern coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. With a population of around 1,200 inhabitants, Boaventura is a small and peaceful parish. It is known for its dramatic, mountainous green surroundings. The area is considered a natural sanctuary, where deep valleys…
Garajau is a neighborhood and a coastal area located in the parish of Caniço, in the municipality of Santa Cruz on the island of Madeira, Portugal. Garajau is not a town but a well-known residential and tourist area situated on a prominent headland, the Ponta do Garajau. It is known for its dramatic cliffside scenery,…
A lot of people look for sun and beaches when traveling with their kids. For us, we were more looking for nice views and new experiences when we recently visited Madeira. The island was great for our purposes, but how was it for traveling with an infant? Here are our thoughts on going to Madeira…