Madeira Low-Down

Starting on July 30th and ending August 1st Madeirans can watch their favorite drivers tear up the streets once again. The streets of Funchal and Madeira in general make for some fun driving for those who can appreciate narrow roads, hairpin turns, and spectacular views. Even for seasoned rally drivers Madeira roads are a challenge and they have surely claimed their fair share of cars. Schedule: July 30th 17:00 - Ceremonial start on Avenida Arriaga in Funchal July 30th 21:30 - Day 1 ends ...

The Partido Social Democrata's party at Chão da Lagoa is easily the largest in Madeira. With over 40 thousand people expected and 54 stands from towns from all over the island there is plenty to do and see. This is a political party meant for celebrating past victories and getting voters pumped up for the coming elections. There is an assortment of musical talent including Mickael Carreira and dancers mixed in with political speeches from key members of the PSD. The president ...

The day was mostly gray, but, as we were going down, I could see the sun coming out from the west coast. I decided then in mind that I would follow the sun and I would see the sunset. After picking up Irina, I drove all the way through the coast to MADALENA DO MAR. We stopped and went for a walk on the promenade. The landscape there is incredibly beautiful. We could view both the mountains and the sea. It has been ...

Madeira based team Maritimo was beat Sunday by FC Porto in the 27th match in the Sagres League. The first goal was scored in the first few minutes of the game by Meireles and second from a penalty kick at 64 minutes by Rolando. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Goal 1"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Goal 2"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Tomas Costa scored the final at 83m"] [/caption] In both the first and second half Marítimo had a good offense but wasn't able to follow through with a ...