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 […]
January 3, 2026
The Cathedral of Funchal, also known as Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, is one of Madeira’s most important historical buildings. It was constructed at […]
January 1, 2026
Narwhales are among the most extraordinary marine mammals on Earth. They live in the cold waters of the Arctic and are primarily found in the North […]
December 29, 2025
This December, we found more waves on our tours than our friends in the blue office. On many tours, we returned without sightings. But today we […]
December 23, 2025
Today we finally went out again. But our guests needed to have their sea legs, as the sea was still quite choppy. Unperturbed, Short-finned pilot whales […]
December 21, 2025
Madeira is normally influenced by the north-easterly trade winds, which bring plenty of humidity to the north. The south-west exposure of the island provides a wind […]
December 19, 2025
The fireworks in Madeira are among the most famous and impressive pyrotechnic events in Europe. In particular, the grand New Year’s Eve display in Funchal attracts […]
December 15, 2025
Scabbardfish fishing on Madeira is one of the island’s most important traditional fisheries. The primary catch is the Black Scabbardfish (Espada Preta), a deep-sea species found […]
December 14, 2025
Wow, what a ride through the troughs and crests of the waves! It was a long trip, reaching 10 nautical miles (18 km) off Cabo Girão. […]