April 1, 2026
Dolphins display pronounced social behavior in the ocean, which includes the care and development of their young. In this context, the term “kindergarten” is used to […]
March 29, 2026
Rain and sunshine took turns today. The April weather seemed to be in a hurry and turned up as early as March. In the morning, there […]
March 28, 2026
Camacha, a village in the eastern part of Madeira, is renowned for its long-standing tradition of basket weaving and wickerwork. This craft is an important part […]
March 26, 2026
The laurel tree carries within its evergreen leaves the memory of sun, wind, and ancient times. Its botanical name, (Laurus nobilis), means “noble laurel” and that […]
March 21, 2026
In the morning, we enjoyed a leisurely tour along the Ribeira Brava. Here and there, we spotted small groups of Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis). At […]
March 19, 2026
Surprises again and again! On our tours, we saw the usual suspects. In the morning, Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis). At […]
March 17, 2026
The Cory’s shearwaters drew us out to sea—farther and farther from the coast. Our first encounter was with a small group of Short-beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus […]
March 14, 2026
In the morning we headed out with our speedboat. A gannet — a rare visitor off the coast of Madeira — glided over the sea. These […]
March 12, 2026
Breakfast at Tiffany’s? No. Much better! Today we were there when the Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) had their breakfast under the rainbow. What a great experience. […]