BY Thisismadeiraisland More than a national symbol, the famous Portuguese custard tart “Pastel de Nata” is a little piece of heaven… The history of the Pastel de Nata starts with the first “pastéis de Belém” Like many other traditional pastries in Portugal, the history of the Pastel de Nata goes back centuries, its origin directly related to […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland A visit to Madeira is not complete without tasting the famous Madeira’s wine: whoever has tasted it knows well what we are talking about… It results from the fruit of the region’s vineyards, delicately cultivated by hand, in small poios lands (terraced landscapes), either in the mountains or by the sea. It is a liqueur wine (alcohol […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland Though an island, we’re not talking about beaches: rather, the utterly gob-smacking viewpoints everywhere you turn; dramatic cliffs as tall as skyscrapers; and banana- and vineyard-strewn terraces that envelop the hillsides like gravity-defying labyrinths of sustenance. In other words, Madeira doesn’t dabble in subtlety. Here are some stunning ways to take it all in. Marvelling at […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland Madeira Tours & Activities
BY Thisismadeiraisland Holidaymakers have long flocked to Madeira for the island’s laid back lifestyle, plentiful resorts and grand craggy cliffs. But perhaps the most unsung attraction is the unique gastronomy entwined in Madeiran culture. It would seem there’s nothing like a stiff sea breeze and an open mind to stoke some culinary creativity. Poncha is Madeira’s signature […]
