Madeira Low-Down

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 ...

Carnaval in Madeira is an event like none other. Those familiar with Carnaval in Brazil have the basic idea, now subtract the mindless sex in the streets and some of the crazy and you have Carnaval in Madeira. The origin of Carnaval comes from the tradition that no parties are to be held during Lent. The holiday is was sort of like a final celebration. In these modern times Carnaval gives us a chance to shed our normal for a while and just ...

Its Christmas time and malls across the globe are kicking off the season with special appearances from Santa Clause and decorations. But shopping centers in Madeira seem to take things a little bit further than those I have seen in the other parts of the world… Like most malls of the world (the Christian parts anyway), U.S. malls have plenty of holiday lights and a little Santa house where kids can go and tell Santa what to bring them for Christmas. The actual ...

So you are American or English and have nowhere to go this Halloween in Madeira right? WRONG. This haunted holiday is no longer exclusive to England and the United States. Over the last several years Halloween has gained momentum in Europe and in Madeira Portugal it’s in full swing. Below are the top 5 places to be while in Madeira for Halloween. If you can only make it to two of them, makes sure its numbers 1 and 2 from this list. 5. ...