January 31, 2026
The first significant harbor on Madeira was established on the south coast of the island, in what is now Funchal. Shortly after the discovery of Madeira […]
January 29, 2026
The tropical gardens of Madeira are an important part of the island’s cultural and botanical diversity. Thanks to the mild, year-round balanced climate, plants from different […]
January 27, 2026
In addition to our more common recent sightings, such as Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), we observed Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) today and yesterday as well. These […]
January 24, 2026
The Flower Festival in Madeira is one of the island’s most famous and colorful celebrations. It takes place every year in spring, usually in April or […]
January 22, 2026
Today, it was not easy to find marine mammals among the waves and white foam caps on the sea. However, our spotter, Drumond, still managed to […]
January 17, 2026
Today we sailed across smooth, blue seas in search of marine mammals. The sun accompanied us on our journey. We only encountered Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) […]
January 13, 2026
The winter sea is colorful. Depending on the sky, the waves change from gray to blue. The play of colors can be quite rapid. Suddenly, the […]
January 9, 2026
The terraced fields of Madeira have shaped the island’s landscape for centuries. They were created out of the necessity to make the steep mountain slopes suitable […]
January 6, 2026
After the storm is before the storm, seems to be the motto right now. But that’s how it is. Island life means making the best of […]