Madeira’s Calheta coast: rare sighting of seal
Portugal and Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:
The whalewatch boat that operates from Calheta marina “Ribeira Brava” (Lobosonda) “had a nice encounter with the rare monk seal.” The animal has … Read more
Month: January 2011
Mourinho master plan includes waiting to take over at Man Utd; Portuguese strawberries; Lord Byron on Portugal; ‘The Portuguese Nun’ 5 stars from Guardian; Portugal opens €126 million wind farm
Portuguese strawberries
Fresh Plaza.com article:
“The strawberries cultivated during Winter months in the South of Portugal weren’t enough to satisfy New Year’s demands from colder countries like United Kingdom, the … Read more
World class windsurfers off Paul do Mar; Madeira: European Windsurfing Championships 2012; Snowfall on Madeira’s serras
World class windsurfers off Paul do Mar
Madeiran Olympic Windsurfer: João Rodrigues has been training in Madeira surfing off Paul do Mar and Funchal
João Rodrigues currently ranked 14th in … Read more
Madeira property opportunities; OECD says Portugal unlikely to need to restructure debt
Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:
OECD: Portugal unlikely to need to restructure their debt
Reuters reports:
“Spain and Portugal are unlikely to need to restructure their debt and … Read more
Madeira’s Quinta do Arco rose garden: one of the greatest in the world;Roads closed update 26 January 11.30 am;
Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:
29 visitable gardens of Madeira!
‘FT House & Home’ article:
29 visitable Madeiran gardens are now beautifully explained in ‘The Gardens of Madeira’… Read more
Roads closed; Orange weather alert; Presidential election results: Madeira & Portugal;Portuguese holidays offer best value; TAP ends Johannesburg route
TAP flight attendant gets proposal in mid-flight!; Madeira’s nature is the biggest attraction for Finnish tourists; Seals off Madeira; Surfing in Portugal: Quiksilver Europe Boosts its Presence; The Portuguese Eurovision 2011: listen and vote!
Portugal and Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:
Vera Silva, a Portuguese flight attendant, got the surprise of her life when her boyfriend, Joao Vieira, proposed to her mid-flight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXMIvJVWKsM
Quiksilver … Read more
Madeira wine: one of ‘Fab Four’ of world fortified wines; Portuguese film actress Leonor Silveira honoured by French Republic; Portuguese world elite surfer Tiago Pires rejoining Team Quiksilver
Portugal and Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:
Portuguese film actress honoured by French Republic
The actress Leonor Silveira a Madeiran descendent has just been awarded one of the highest cultural … Read more
Party at the Madeira Carnival 4-8 March!; Madeira Botanical art work: London exhibition; Grande Prémio de Santo Amaro; Madeira cultural events; Portuguese Prime Minister official visit to Gulf
Madeira and Portugal news from Paul Abbiati:
Thanks to Peter for bringing the Madeira Botanical art work in London exhibition to my attention
Party at the Madeira Carnival 4-8 March … Read more
Madeira: wealthiest region of Portugal;Paul do Mar, Madeira Santo Amaro Procession 2011;Portuguese Hélder Rodrigues third in Dakar Rally; Portuguese Telma Monteiro wins Judo gold medal at World Masters
Portugal and Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:
Madeira: wealthiest region of Portugal
Portugal News article:
“The regions of Lisbon and Madeira both succeeded in securing wealth in 2009 … Read more
News from Elaine:
News roundup 11/01/2011 – 14/01/2011
Although more passengers passed through the Port of Funchal last year, there were 108,687 fewer (- 4.8%) through Madeira Airport (annual total 2,239,353). In December, … Read more
Portugal passed its first financial test; Funchal Port Madeira breaks passenger record; 20,000 dollars donation from Madeiran-Americans for chapel; Traditional Santo Amaro Paul do Mar Walk Saturday
Portugal and Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:
Portugal passed its first financial test
Sky News:
Portugal passed its first financial test.
“The government went to the bond markets today … Read more
Doctors optimistic that Madeira’s President can return; Mourinho wins first FIFA Coach of the Year award; The Euro; Madeiran Olympic canoeists compete in Poland; Cristiano Ronaldo: best player in history of football & Mourinho a genius; Saipem 7000 huge crane vessel off Funchal; First Portuguese-American elected state senator in New York; Portuguese journalist Carlos Castro murdered in US
Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:
Doctors optimistic that Alberto João Jardim can return to his political career after heart attack
The Madeiran Diario Newspaper reports that doctors … Read more
Landing at Madeira Airport; Portuguese rider wins stage Dakar Rally; Paul do Mar ancient vereda walk; Portugal first commercial customer in Europe of 100% electric vehicle; Portuguese strawberry industry; Portugal’s newest museum? Côa Valley; Portugal bargain for travellers; Rise in Emigration: a bad thing?; 2010: best year for Portuguese Tourism
Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:
Madeira Airport: exciting landing
Youtube video:
Dakar Rally: Portuguese Gonçalves wins stage 5
Yahoo/Eurosport report:
“Portugal’s Paulo Goncalves won the fifth stage … Read more
Art Deco exhibition continues in Madeira until February; Art Deco in Porto; Yellow weather alert
Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:
Art Deco in Madeira
‘Martin everso’ prompted me to post this again today from his comments about this exhibition . Thanks Martin.
… Read more Portuguese President visits Madeira; The greatest Portuguese opera singer; Fernando Alonso holidays in Madeira region; The Temporary Vegetarian: A Portuguese Empada; Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho named ‘Man of the Year’ by ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’; Portugal holidays: cheaper in 2011
Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:
Portuguese President visits Madeira
The Portuguese President Cavaco Silva visits Madeira for 2 days before Portugal’s Presidential elections. Among many meetings and engagements … Read more