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Pico Ruivo (video)

Pico Ruivo, Madeira Island, by Joel Sérgio Pereira Pico Ruivo – Madeira Island from Joel Sérgio Pereira on Vimeo. When playing click on the Expand-icon to watch the video in Full Screen mode. Press Esc...

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Cosmetic Surgery Madeira (interview)

Renewed person on Madeira Island Dr Manuel Figueiroa is a cosmetic surgeon with exceptional experience and qualifications. He is also the Head of the Cosmetic Surgery division at Santa Catarina...

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Magnificent Madeira

This is one second most beautiful video of Madeira Island that I have come across on the Web. This video is entitled “Magnificent Madeira” made by Pavel Masek from the Czech Republic. This video is...

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Is Madeira just for oldies?

Those who says that “Madeira is just for oldies” have not yet discovered the real Madeira! On the other hand it could be that they are our loyal visitors that are saying this in order to keep this...

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Interview with the makers of ‘WalkMe’

What is WalkMe? WalkMe is an iOS and Android mobile application that aims to be a guide to all hikers in Madeira Island and Porto Santo, providing useful information about the levada walks such as...

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Interview with photographer ‘Jaf-Photo’

Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into photography? Thank you for asking me. I am a civil servant who took up digital photography about two years ago. A long time ago, I used...

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Interview with journalist Claudine Moitié

Interview with Claudine Moitié, aka clok_moitie on Flickr, photographer from France. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into photography? First of all, let me thank you, and I...

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Madeira is back in business [VIDEO]

An excellent video by Luis Jardim and Rui Martins … in order to show the world that the Island of Madeira is back in business. httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6viOUGX9_E Life isn’t about waiting for...

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Most Horrifying Images of Madeira

Warning: the following photos contain horrifying** images of Madeira ….     ** ISLAND OF MADEIRA ….. HORRIFYING BEAUTIFUL! The post Most Horrifying Images of Madeira appeared first on Madeiraful.

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Do you know a secret about Funchal?

Do you know the best garden to visit? Where the best Madeirense food can be found? Or do you fancy trying something new? These were the questions we asked our readers to share with us any curious and...

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New idea will help Banana producers?

Here is an idea that can help Madeira Islands banana producers boost up their business and make up for the lack of exports and banana subsidies. Underwear made from banana fibers (Thanks mom, for...

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What visitors really want?

The German television company WDR has broadcast at the beginning of this month in their weekly travel program Wunderschön! (Beautiful!), a 90 minutes report of Madeira “Blumeninsel im Atlantik” (Island...

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Don’t you dare to visit Madeira!

Madeira Island is in my opinion one of the most awful places to go on holidays. Who wants to go to a beautiful island with a gorgeous nature environment situated in the Atlantic Ocean? I have heard...

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Madeira Aerial Views [VIDEO]

Watch the Madeira Islands from spectacular aerial views. httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW7mLa0U6uU The post Madeira Aerial Views [VIDEO] appeared first on Madeiraful.

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Raizes de um Povo – Roots of a People

We need to learn the past …. to understand the present … and prepare for the future. This magnificent project, created by Eduardo Costa Audiovisual Productions, aims an encounter with the valuable...

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Obrigado! [VIDEO]

Madeira … as beautiful as ever! The post Obrigado! [VIDEO] appeared first on Madeiraful.

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I Love Madeira [VIDEO]

A great music video of Madeira. Official video clip for the single “I Love Madeira” by Yvonne John-Lewis and Paulo Nascimento. Visit also www.ilovemadeira.org The post I Love Madeira [VIDEO] appeared...

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Laura Dekker, youngest solo round-the-world sailor

Laura Dekker, born in the Netherlands, 14 years, will start this Wednesday her global circumnavigate and sail for Portugal from where she will launch her bid to become the youngest person to sail...

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Christmas Evening Dress

I will never forget my first Christmas on Madeira. On that evening I have met a beautiful and very elegant lady. She had an exquisite gala dress. An evening dress that was embroidered with millions of...

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Madeira Island – TripAdvisor Video

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Funchal was visited by aliens …

Urban, originally uploaded by bartb_pt. Did the city of Madeira, Funchal had a visit of aliens from outer space? Was it a close encounter of the third kind? No … what you see on the photo is the...

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A Shower of Light at Sea

Madeira – Most beautiful show at sea, originally uploaded by Madeira. The post A Shower of Light at Sea appeared first on Madeiraful.

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Porto Santo – Europe’s best hidden secret

Porto Santo Island – Beach Mar-e-Sol in Portugal The post Porto Santo – Europe’s best hidden secret appeared first on Madeiraful.

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Madeira … The Green Pearl of the Atlantic

Madeira, “The Green Pearl of the Atlantic”, with its spectacular variety of landscapes, the island that they say it sometimes is 6 different continents in one mini-continent. The friendly locals and...

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Madeira Blue

Amazing pictures taken by Pedro Ferrão Patricio. Images of the underwater inhabitants of Madeira. The post Madeira Blue appeared first on Madeiraful.

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Madeira – Black & White

Even in black and white the beauty of Madeira is still breathtaking. The post Madeira – Black & White appeared first on Madeiraful.

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Canyoning on Madeira

Before the Carnival craziness starts … lets just show you quickly a few images of canyoning here on Madeira. The post Canyoning on Madeira appeared first on Madeiraful.

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Madeira 1927 till 1961 – The Movie

Relive the wonderful past of Madeira. A compilation of amateur short films (35mm, 16mm and 9.5mm) about Madeira. A private collection of Hugo Reis. See the trailer … Duration: 1hr and 30 min. Saturday...

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Madeira Islands Golf

The Madeira Islands with their eternal spring are the perfect golf destination all year round. Two different islands, three magnificent golf courses and a wide range of accommodation, leisure and...

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Columbus Festival – Festival Colombo 2011

The Columbus Festival was first held in 2000 with the aim of launching a quality cultural tourism offer on the island of Porto Santo. This year it will be held from 15th till 17th of September 2011....

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Vintage Film Madeira 1927 – 1975

VINTAGE FILM MADEIRA – Private collection of Hugo Reis – Year: 1927 – 1975. Production: Hugo Reis (www.hugoreis.com) This film will be exhibited at the ISLANDS.DOC Festival Date & Time: Saturday 21...

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Pico Ruivo Time-lapse – Madeira

An excellent (time-lapse) video made by Hugo Câmara (photographer) …. 1862 meters (6107 ft) high above the clouds … Pico Ruivo. Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the Madeira Islands, which usually one...

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Madeira Music Videos & Movies

Madeira Island is the ideal location for music videos and film productions. Funchal – Old Town (Zona Velha) Pico Ruivo Madeira Waters Various Locations Mysterious Forest So Steven Spielberg, Quentin...

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Arriving at Madeira … what is the first thing you do?

You have booked a holiday to the island of Madeira. At the arrival at the Madeira airport … you go and collect your bags/suitcases … head out with your partner where you are welcomed by your hostess or...

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Christmas Traditions on Madeira Island

The month of December can be a very busy one … especially for those who are preparing for the holidays festivities and Madeiran traditions. One of these traditions is the Presépio …. which is set up...

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Momentaneo – Awesome Video of Madeira

Up to now this is one of the top most beautiful videos of Madeira Island that I came across on the Web. This video is entitled “Momentâneo” made by Filipe Gomes from Madeira. Momentâneo from the one...

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Happy New Year … from Madeira Island

Fogo de Artifício Ilha da Madeira 2012 from Super Especial on Vimeo. The post Happy New Year … from Madeira Island appeared first on Madeiraful.

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Allergies and eating out on Madeira

Eating out is a great part of the holiday fun, it is an important part of exploring new cultures and flavours. What better way to get to know a new destination than to eat what the locals eat and enjoy...

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Discount

Everybody loves discounts, correct? But is it always a good thing to get? It totally depends on the background situation. Getting a discount on clothing as the new season rolls around feels great. The...

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The Link between Madeira and Curaçao

All over the world you will find people with Madeiran blood in their veins, and one of them is Curaçao. Curaçao is one of the former Dutch or Netherlands Antilles, formed by two groups of islands, one...

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Is Madeira in the EU?

Many people ask themselves or Google if Madeira is in the EU and the answer is … YES! Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal and therefore part of the European Union (EU) and the currency is the...

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Massage while visiting Madeira

When visiting Madeira Island, you can treat yourself during your island visit to a massage … and why not a unique massage…  a Tantra Massage. A Tantra massage is a unique experience in which...

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Madeira Nature … a Festival of Colors and Biodiversity

Madeira … a Portuguese archipelago, that is the outermost region of the European Union, has a very high green biodiversity, and in combination with the ocean, mountains and sky it creates a real...

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What is an Arraial?

Madeira has various ‘Arraiais‘ all year round. Arraiais are traditional regional festivities that is celebrated with street processions, flower carpets, churches and street decorations with lights,...

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Braguinha de Madeira

Machete (Braguinha) is characteristic instrument of Madeira Island. It is a small guitar with four gut strings that are tuned in thirds, with the exception of the two main strings, which have an...

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Madeira Flower Festival – Festa da Flor

Every year, two weeks after Easter, Madeira’s flower-festival comes alive on the main streets of Funchal’s centre with floats displaying a myriad of colourful flowers. This is one of the biggest...

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Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira Island

I came across an interesting website that is called Expatistan … which offers a cost of living comparisons for more than 1,900 cities all over the world. Funchal, the city of Madeira Island, is also...

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Interview with Althea, yoga-tantra teacher and Gestalt therapist

This week we are featuring an interview with Althea, a yoga-tantra teacher and a Gestalt therapist who moved recently to Madeira Island. Madeiraful: Althea, thank you for the opportunity in allowing...

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Madeira in numbers and statistics

We know the island of Madeira very well from the many images and videos, and the most fortunate among us know the island personally in real life. In reality it is an island full of surprises … but do...

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Madeira Flower Festival – Festa da Flor

Every year, two weeks after Easter, Madeira’s flower-festival comes alive on the main streets of Funchal’s centre with floats displaying a myriad of colourful flowers. This is one of the biggest...

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