14 Apr

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We have a few places we simply must visit whenever we go to Madeira. One of our favourite places for a very pleasing meal is Taberna do Petisco in Santa Cruz! Every time we are at Madeira, we end our stay with one night in Santa Cruz (because it is so conveniently close to the airport) and dinner at Taberna do Petisco. And most of the time, we have already stopped by far before that last day.  Petisco is located on a lively, small town square right in the centre of Santa Cruz. They started...

26 Jul

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Looking for a good espetada with a view in Santana area? Look no further! We have found the perfect place: Café Cabo Aéreo.  Café Cabo Aéreo is located in São Jorge, on the north coast of Madeira. It's about a 25 minute drive from Santana. The café's location is somewhat remote, but this is a beautiful place for a refreshing drink or a good meal. Cabo Aéreo is situated on top of the Sao Jorge cliffs and offers a spectacular view on the surrounding mountains, the ocean and nearby Santana....

13 Sep

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This delicious sandwich is a true Madeira favourite. You'll find it on the menu of almost every cafe and snackbar on the island. Prego especial is a unique sandwich, best described as a mix between a sandwich and a classic burger.  PREGO ESPECIAL There are many variations of prego sandwiches to be had. My absolute favourite is prego especial. Prego especial is made of a typical Madeira bolo do caco, grilled shortly, so it's warm and crispy. Here comes the best part of the sandwich: the bolo do caco is...

09 May

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You simply can't miss it: this narrow street in downtown Funchal is incredibly colorful. I'm talking about Rua de Santa Maria, in old town Funchal (Zona Velha). The many restaurants and terrace umbrella aren't what gives this street such a colorful appearance. It's the Painted Doors Project. You'll have a hard time finding an ordinary, brown, wooden door here. Why? Because all the doors in this street have been turned into artwork.   RUA DE SANTA MARIA Up until 2010, Rua de Santa Maria was an old cobbled street like many...