Today’s photo – Many thanks to Elaine (West) … municipal gardens, Funchal
"Sunway are delighted to introduce the breathtaking island of Madeira. This wonderful island has so much to offer … Read more
Year: 2009
Traditional Xmas food ; Banana subsidy fraud ; Classic Car parade ; & other news stories
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Eiryl … Roasted chestnuts / castanhas
"Have just returned from Madeira, super weather except for one very wet day. It was lovely to see … Read more
Christmas traditions : Presepios ; 3 hospitalised with Malaria ; Storm aftermath extensive
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Eiryl … Street artist in Funchal
Anyone fancy a cruise starting from Madeira? : The Island Escape sails from Funchal, Madeira on January 18th, … Read more
High winds warning ; Live online transmission of new year fireworks ; New tax access law
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Elaine (West) … Hibiscus flower
Someone a few days ago was asking about this : "… This year we will be transmitting the famous … Read more
Ponta do Sol lacks drinking water ; Civil Servants cost taxpayers €688 million ; News snippets
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Selina … Christmas 2009 nativity scene
Many thanks to Paul for spotting and sending in this blog he found :
Life in Madeira … Read more
Electricity prices rise ; New year for the young ; Christmas supplement ; and news stories
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Eiryl … Xmas scene from Câmara de Lobos (pt 2).
"The airport was opened on 18 July 1964 with two 1,600m runways. The airport … Read more
Christmas day blog – Weather videos & news from Market Night 2009
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Selina … Angels amongst the Funchal Christmas lights.
Today there are no promises of what is to come, and as I write this I … Read more
Presepios hit Jersey ; What they drank in Copenhagen ; 4,200 toys for children in need
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Eiryl … Xmas scene from Câmara de Lobos
The Jersey Evening Post reports that traditions travel : Mr De Sousa said: ‘Last year I … Read more
Gripe A detectors installed ; Storm warning continues ; Embroidery exports plummet
Today’s Photo – Many thanks to Sheila … "A rainbow emerges from the clouds to slip into the sea off Santa Cruz".
I am of the impression that the weather … Read more
Xmas shopping weak in Funchal ; 2010 film festival ; Third swine flu death in 601 cases
Today’s Photo Thanks to Selina … Christmas 2009 lights & female father Xmas
One for the diary : "This year’s Funchal International Cinema Festival was due to take place between … Read more
Savoy coming down ; Nacional score 4 more ; Sea and air transport seriously disrupted
Today’s Photo Thanks to Migratory Bird … The beginning of the end – the SAVOY hotel sign going down.
Eurozone confirms inflation return – Price rises in the eurozone confirm … Read more
Stranded on Madeira ; Paedophiles frequent ; Health Service ‘whistleblower’ moved
Today’s Photo Thanks to Derek … São Lourenço Peninsula
Ireland AM presenter Anna Daly was lucky enough to escape for a few days in the sun to the Madeira Islands.… Read more
Residency Permits ; Crater found near Azores ; Bad weather takes it’s toll ; Bremen want Ruben
Today’s Photo Thanks to Martin L … Porto Moniz 
Many thanks to Paul (Paul do Mar) for this contribution :
Ocean survey discovers 17 million year old impact crater off … Read more
Orange weather alert ; Guinness fireworks record intact ; Pets for life … not just Christmas
Today’s Photo Thanks to Eiryl … Porto Santo ferry just docked in Funchal
Madeira … is a Wine with the name of an Island … an Island with the name … Read more
All about presepios ; Electricity to rise 2.5% ; Santa Cruz Market night ; Nacional score 5
Today’s Photo Thanks to Eiryl … another photo of a lava cave in São Vicente
"Madeira: land of the zimmer frame. God’s waiting room, where pensioners sunbathe in their … Read more
Nacional appoint Predrag Jokanovic ; Missa do Parto ; Tuesday storm damage ; 2010 budget
Many thanks to Josie for today’s photo … "a piccy of one of the chocolate ‘sculptures’ on display at the chocolate exhibition at the Congress Centre this (last) … Read more
Madeira Liqueurs … an Xmas tradition ; Circo Brazil in Machico ; Xmas illuminations rumpus
Today’s Photo Thanks to Elaine (out West) … An old typewriter in the Blandy’s Wine Lodge Museum in Funchal.
This site has a couple of photos of a cruise ship … Read more
Cabo Girao viewpoint redevelopment ; Security guards to watch Funchal, Fashionable Madeira
Today’s Photo Thanks to Derek … Jardim do Mar coast
A CRUISE PASSENGER’S ASSESSMENT (Prinsendam cruise in November 2009) : "Madeira (Funchal) – Our last stop before the transatlantic journey, … Read more
Ponta do Pargo development ; Underwater Xmas tree video ; Manuel Machado on the mend
Today’s Photo Thanks to Tobi … a sunset from his balcony
"Today we were exploring some of Madiera’s fertile and mountainous interior, passing by steep slopes of banana plantations, and … Read more
Christmas events ; Airport help for disabled passengers ; Extortion attempt thwarted
Today’s Photo Thanks to Elaine of the West … Oleander
Have a great weekend, and be cheered by the forecast that tomorrow the weather will be better (already is here).… Read more
Regional Finance Law in the balance ; Underwater Xmas tree ; SWAT on Madeira
Today’s Photo Thanks to Derek … Monte Palace
This weekends football : Nacional visit Paços de Ferreira tonight. 8.15 pm on SportTV1. Marítimo host Rio Ave on Sunday. 4 pm, … Read more
Wheelchair fund hits €2,200 ; Cruise ships bring €46 million ; Shopping Centre finalists
Today’s Photo Thanks to Debs … Pet garden butterfly, he’s getting a little old now hence the holes in his starboard wing – must have been in a dog fight!… Read more
State denies debts to councils ; Tree preservation plan ; 12 tips for a ‘green’ Christmas
Today’s Photo Thanks to Martin L. … Porto Moniz
" … And an organizational disaster. It took us 1,5 hours to finally leave the ship and they extended the already … Read more
Domestic violence up 24.6% ; Fighting corruption Solar panels heating up ; Nun’s Valley raided
Today’s Photos Thanks to Martin L … Christmas lights in Ribeira Brava
CLICK ON THE PHOTOS FOR A FULL SIZE VIEW… Read more