10 Aug

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For unique street wear and artwork: visit Walking Frame in Funchal! Owner Jorge Rosa designs exclusive artwork, which he sells in limited editions. He sells t-shirts and prints with his artwork and very unique lamps and smaller products like notebooks and buttons. Also, his designs have a message. They make you think about topics like our modern day society and the way we treat nature and animals. In addition to being a talented and committed designer, Jorge Rosa is a very nice guy. He will gladly make a chat...

09 Aug

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One of our favorite places in Funchal: Barreirinha Bar and Cafe. You'll find it just outside of Zona Velha, at a quiet small square just past the church. Their terrace has a great direct view on the ocean below. A great spot to ‘chill’, while enjoying the views, a drink and a meal. Relaxed location: check! BARREIRINHA MEALS So how about the food: great as well! You can visit Barreirinha for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. They serve bites, snacks, sandwiches, toasties, salads and very yummie burgers. Their burgers are...

01 Jan

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When we first visited Madeira, we already encountered a lot of these: stores selling products made entirely out of cork. A few years later, it seems more and more of these stores are popping up around Madeira. Apparently, cork products sell! To be honest, if you would have asked my opinion about this material a few years ago, I would have said I found it a bit outdated. But nowadays, it is back and on-trend! According to style magazines it is absolutely okay to incorporate cork into your...

28 Jul

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Behind the market hall in the Zona Velha (old town) of Funchal you will find Armazém do Mercado. Coming from the old cobbled streets you will enter Armazém do Mercado and find yourself in hip, urban surroundings. This solemn, old building was recently renovated, and now looks very modern and attractive. In this building with courtyard, you'll find several nice and unique boutiques, pop-up stores, cafes and restaurants. if you are looking for modern and trendy lifestyle boutiques, this is where you have to go. Armazém do Mercado...