The Madeira Flower Festival Blooms Early
7th - 13th April 2016
The island of Madeira welcomes the beginning of spring with the colourful Flower Festival - one of the most exciting events of the year.
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Carnival Lights Up Madeira in February
One of the most exciting celebrations of the year in Madeira, Portugal will be taking place in February. From the 3rd to the 10th of February the celebrations will take the form of a great parade of floats as well as thousands of people dancing and making music in the streets. It is thought that the Brazilian Carnival can be historically traced back to this colourful and crazy event.
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06/08/15 Category:
Madeira | Food"Why should we go to Madeira?" This is a questions asked by many and hopefully answered herein
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10/07/15 Category:
Madeira | FoodForget the traditional British sponge. We’re talking about the best deserts (and wines) from Madeira. Here’s where to find your tasty treats while in Funchal.
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Saving money doesn't necessarily mean missing out on a great day out in Madeira. If you're looking for something to amuse the children during your Madeira holidays or just want to enjoy a relaxing day out with a loved one, we have put a list of free days out together for you. If you have any other ideas please feel free to email us at social@holidayhomemadeira.com
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If your reading this then chances are that you have previously booked a hotel room with the kids in tow or are weighing up the pro's and con's of booking a holiday home with the family over those of a hotel room.
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01/04/15 Category:
Madeira | FestivalsThe Atlantic Festival
For a number of years now Madeira has been supplementing its magnificent new years eve, fire work display with a mid year competition that determines which competing country will be chosen to light up the sky for its forthcoming new year display. This takes place every Saturday in June and is combined with a full calendar of arts and musical events.
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08/03/15 Category:
Madeira | Porto MonizThe most northerly town on the Island, Porto Moniz is a real beauty.
People love its striking mountain backdrop with stunning views over the deep blue Atlantic.
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It was difficult to choose just one of these South West, Coastal resorts of Madeira to be number 4 in my top 5 list So I have chosen all three.
Ponta do Sol, Jardim do Mar and Paul do Mar.
Dramatic, Beautiful and Amazing Surf.
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10/01/15 Category:
Madeira | CalhetaBeauty and the beach. The stunning area of Calheta is one of the oldest parishes on the island yet with its new beach area it has been transformed.
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