The Original Madeira Island News Blog
TODAYS PHOTO : An iconic painting found in Sé Cathedral in Funchal
Source : Diário de Notícias 31/3/2008
Blood donors are encouraged to go to the central hospital in Funchal … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : There is a bit of chat about the Marina at Lugar de Baixo on the bulletin board at the moment, so I thought a reminder of the … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : A view of that rather pointless promenade at Jardim do Mar, it doesn’t do anything or go anywhere, or offer anything special other than an easy stroll … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … A view from Madelena do Mar
Source : Diário de Notícias 27/3/2008
In May 2006, a man from Caniço was apprehended and a … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Sam comes to Madeira … see below
Source : Diário de Notícias 26/3/2008
m4u blog followers will be aware that their has been a big trial ongoing … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Anyone able to tell me where you will see this lamp formation? This is one I took myself.
Source : Diário de Notícias 25/3/2008
Taxi drivers were … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : 3rd attempt at the Church of Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte. Along coast past Ponta do Pargo near village of Cabo. Thanks to Karen (yet again!)
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TODAYS PHOTO : 2nd attempt at the Church of Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte. Along coast past Ponta do Pargo near village of Cabo. Thanks to Karen (again)
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TODAYS PHOTO : Church of Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte. Along coast past Ponta do Pargo near village of Cabo. Thanks to Karen
I am getting behind with the news, … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : OK … a picture of me in my Easter Bunny Suit … no more requests please! Also, hope this adds a bit of brevity to the slightly … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … Canical Marina
Source : Diário de Notícias 20/3/2008
I am scraping the barrel somewhat to get enough news to get today’s blog together.… Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … Madelena do Mar
Source : Diário de Notícias 19/3/2008
Dangerous dogs are under discussion in government, with a view to banning the importing … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … Canical Marina
Source : Diário de Notícias 18/3/2008
In a blow for Porto Santo tourism, an Italian tour operator is to stop its … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … Prainha Beach (If that’s the one just outside Canical I think that is the only natural sandy beach here?)
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Source : Diário de Notícias 15/3/2008
The main story is about the sale of counterfeit goods on Madeira, and the permissive laws that do not deal fully with the problems. … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : The lighthouse in Canical has been converted into a posh restaurant and bar … thanks to Tobi for the picture.
Source : Diário de Notícias 13/3/2008
The … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Rainbow … had this for a while, so apologies ‘cos I can’t remember where it came from
Source : Diário de Notícias 13/3/2008
The consumer defence association (DECO) … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Aida Diva in Funchal on Sunday Night … thanks to Tobi
Source : Diário de Notícias 12/3/2008
In a very sad story in Ponta do Sol, an … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : I don’t remember where this photo came from, maybe Valley of the Nuns?
Source : Diário de Notícias 11/3/2008
Just after I posted yesterday’s blog, the D … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : just for fun … this ‘azulejo’ work was photographed somewhere on Madeira … anyone know where?
Source : Diário de Notícias 10/3/2008
22nd May 2008 is a … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Thanks to Vic for the splendid photo … A rather dirty looking night sky from last week over Caniço way (I think)
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TODAYS PHOTO : Thanks to Vic for the photo … rough seas last week when Madeira was on weather alert.
Source : Diário de Notícias 9/3/2008
It seems that here … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Thanks to Vic for the photo … it seems those of us over the west side went through oblivious of the weather you were getting in the … Read more
TODAYS PHOTO : Cat ‘n mouse – nothing to do with Madeira probably, but someone sent it to me yesterday and it looked sort of intriguing, but it’s probably faked.… Read more