In our daily view from our house and garden features a very characteristic building. It is the old ‘fabrica de manteiga’, the butter factory of…
Author: Peter Groen
Peter was born in Amsterdam in 1949. He has a history in PR and copywriting. Now, part time resident of the Island of Madeira of over 10 years, he writes about Madeira, its culture, its overwhelming nature, its food and drink, and about everything concerning travel to and on this beautiful island.
Happy New Year!
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! Feliz Ano Novo! Happy New Year! Une très bonne année! Gutes Neues! We wish you all a very happy new year 2021. A…
Christmas covid rules: a lot of confusion
update December 30, 2020 on the rules for watching the fireworks in Funchal. If you have already read the rest of the article, you can…
Madeira Travel Insurance
In these turbulent Covid days, many are worried about travelling to Madeira. Their usual travel Insurance seems to not cover travel to countries with negative…
videos about Madeira
Many have stopped to take pictures during their holidays. They make videos that create a vivid image of their destination. We have always published them…
covid test in Madeira: friendly procedure
Article updated on January 11, 2021. Many who wish to travel to Madeira are full of questions about how Madeira has organised things are organised…
Ferry to Madeira: whatever happened to it?
A ferry to Madeira could be good in these days of covid-19. All kinds of rules and regulations make air travel less pleasant. And maybe,…
Close your eyes, melt into the music: Madeira’s delightful surprise.
Most people are coming here to enjoy their holidays. The culture in Madeira is usually not on top of the list. Many people who enjoy…
covid-19 measures for Madeira
extra temporary rules Update February 20, 2021. The curfew has been extended to Easter on the 4th of April, 2021. Not the nicest of things,…
iconic voices and iconic places of Madeira
Over the months of April and May 2020, the great Madeiran performing artists have seen their income dwindle; hotels, theatres and other public spaces where…